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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.59, 3,332.15 and 1,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.59, 3,332.15 and 1,366.86 is: 1,886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.59 : 3,332.15 = 1,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.59/3,332.15 = 1,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.59x = 3,332.15 × 1,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.59x = 4,554,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,559.05/2,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.27

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