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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.86, 3,332.42 and 1,366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.86, 3,332.42 and 1,366.93 is: 1,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.86 : 3,332.42 = 1,366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.86/3,332.42 = 1,366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.86x = 3,332.42 × 1,366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.86x = 4,555,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,164.74/2,414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.30

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