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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.36, 3,332.00 and 1,419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.36, 3,332.00 and 1,419.28 is: 1,958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.36 : 3,332.00 = 1,419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.36/3,332.00 = 1,419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.36x = 3,332.00 × 1,419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.36x = 4,729,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,036.18/2,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.71

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