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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.27, 3,331.45 and 1,351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.27, 3,331.45 and 1,351.97 is: 1,865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.27 : 3,331.45 = 1,351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.27/3,331.45 = 1,351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.27x = 3,331.45 × 1,351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.27x = 4,504,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,013.70/2,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.58

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