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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.40, 3,332.19 and 1,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.40, 3,332.19 and 1,366.50 is: 1,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.40 : 3,332.19 = 1,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.40/3,332.19 = 1,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.40x = 3,332.19 × 1,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.40x = 4,553,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,437.64/2,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.95

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