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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.78, 3,332.77 and 1,751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.78, 3,332.77 and 1,751.39 is: 2,417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.78 : 3,332.77 = 1,751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.78/3,332.77 = 1,751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.78x = 3,332.77 × 1,751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.78x = 5,836,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,980.05/2,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.19

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