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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.28, 3,331.26 and 1,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.28, 3,331.26 and 1,469.82 is: 2,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.28 : 3,331.26 = 1,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.28/3,331.26 = 1,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.28x = 3,331.26 × 1,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.28x = 4,896,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,352.57/2,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.08

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