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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.58, 3,328.52 and 1,750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.58, 3,328.52 and 1,750.38 is: 2,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.58 : 3,328.52 = 1,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.58/3,328.52 = 1,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.58x = 3,328.52 × 1,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.58x = 5,826,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,174.84/2,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.91

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