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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.80, 3,328.18 and 1,992.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.80, 3,328.18 and 1,992.66 is: 2,746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.80 : 3,328.18 = 1,992.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.80/3,328.18 = 1,992.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.80x = 3,328.18 × 1,992.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.80x = 6,631,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,931.16/2,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.37

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