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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.61, 3,331.92 and 1,352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.61, 3,331.92 and 1,352.31 is: 1,866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.61 : 3,331.92 = 1,352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.61/3,331.92 = 1,352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.61x = 3,331.92 × 1,352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.61x = 4,505,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,788.74/2,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.05

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