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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.49, 3,332.04 and 1,883.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.49, 3,332.04 and 1,883.97 is: 2,599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.49 : 3,332.04 = 1,883.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.49/3,332.04 = 1,883.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.49x = 3,332.04 × 1,883.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.49x = 6,277,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,277,463.40/2,414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.91

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