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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.74, 3,332.18 and 1,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.74, 3,332.18 and 1,352.38 is: 1,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.74 : 3,332.18 = 1,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.74/3,332.18 = 1,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.74x = 3,332.18 × 1,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.74x = 4,506,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,373.59/2,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.19

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