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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.70, 3,331.08 and 1,574.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.70, 3,331.08 and 1,574.37 is: 2,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.70 : 3,331.08 = 1,574.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.70/3,331.08 = 1,574.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.70x = 3,331.08 × 1,574.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.70x = 5,244,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,352.42/2,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.84

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