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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.59, 3,331.90 and 1,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.59, 3,331.90 and 1,366.65 is: 1,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.59 : 3,331.90 = 1,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.59/3,331.90 = 1,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.59x = 3,331.90 × 1,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.59x = 4,553,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,540.44/2,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.85

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