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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.11, 2,182.76 and 1,410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.11, 2,182.76 and 1,410.86 is: 2,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.11 : 2,182.76 = 1,410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.11/2,182.76 = 1,410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.11x = 2,182.76 × 1,410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.11x = 3,079,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,568.77/1,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.25

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