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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.58, 3,331.15 and 1,574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.58, 3,331.15 and 1,574.99 is: 2,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.58 : 3,331.15 = 1,574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.58/3,331.15 = 1,574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.58x = 3,331.15 × 1,574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.58x = 5,246,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,543.00/2,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.86

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