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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.81, 3,332.44 and 1,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.81, 3,332.44 and 1,366.88 is: 1,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.81 : 3,332.44 = 1,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.81/3,332.44 = 1,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.81x = 3,332.44 × 1,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.81x = 4,555,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,030.63/2,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.29

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