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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.61, 3,332.07 and 1,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.61, 3,332.07 and 1,366.56 is: 1,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.61 : 3,332.07 = 1,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.61/3,332.07 = 1,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.61x = 3,332.07 × 1,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.61x = 4,553,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,473.58/2,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.80

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