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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.64, 3,331.96 and 1,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.64, 3,331.96 and 1,366.52 is: 1,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.64 : 3,331.96 = 1,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.64/3,331.96 = 1,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.64x = 3,331.96 × 1,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.64x = 4,553,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,189.98/2,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.66

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