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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.48, 3,330.66 and 1,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.48, 3,330.66 and 1,574.12 is: 2,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.48 : 3,330.66 = 1,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.48/3,330.66 = 1,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.48x = 3,330.66 × 1,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.48x = 5,242,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,858.52/2,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.42

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