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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.75, 3,332.37 and 1,367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.75, 3,332.37 and 1,367.03 is: 1,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.75 : 3,332.37 = 1,367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.75/3,332.37 = 1,367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.75x = 3,332.37 × 1,367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.75x = 4,555,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,449.76/2,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.51

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