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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.30, 3,333.14 and 1,420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.30, 3,333.14 and 1,420.35 is: 1,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.30 : 3,333.14 = 1,420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.30/3,333.14 = 1,420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.30x = 3,333.14 × 1,420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.30x = 4,734,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,218.30/2,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.10

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