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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.93, 3,333.24 and 1,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.93, 3,333.24 and 1,420.52 is: 1,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.93 : 3,333.24 = 1,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.93/3,333.24 = 1,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.93x = 3,333.24 × 1,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.93x = 4,734,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,917.42/2,414.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.69

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