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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.98, 3,332.80 and 1,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.98, 3,332.80 and 1,352.68 is: 1,866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.98 : 3,332.80 = 1,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.98/3,332.80 = 1,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.98x = 3,332.80 × 1,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.98x = 4,508,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,210.15/2,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.77

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