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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.52, 3,331.80 and 1,366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.52, 3,331.80 and 1,366.38 is: 1,885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.52 : 3,331.80 = 1,366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.52/3,331.80 = 1,366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.52x = 3,331.80 × 1,366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.52x = 4,552,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,504.88/2,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.47

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