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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.48, 3,331.53 and 2,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.48, 3,331.53 and 2,040.66 is: 2,815.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.48 : 3,331.53 = 2,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.48/3,331.53 = 2,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.48x = 3,331.53 × 2,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.48x = 6,798,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,520.01/2,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.73

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