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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.86, 2,182.39 and 1,410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.86, 2,182.39 and 1,410.61 is: 2,105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.86 : 2,182.39 = 1,410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.86/2,182.39 = 1,410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.86x = 2,182.39 × 1,410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.86x = 3,078,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,492.18/1,461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.87

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