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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.27, 3,331.63 and 1,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.27, 3,331.63 and 1,366.31 is: 1,885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.27 : 3,331.63 = 1,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.27/3,331.63 = 1,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.27x = 3,331.63 × 1,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.27x = 4,552,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,039.39/2,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.47

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