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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.22, 2,382.24 and 1,410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.22, 2,382.24 and 1,410.86 is: 2,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.22 : 2,382.24 = 1,410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.22/2,382.24 = 1,410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.22x = 2,382.24 × 1,410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.22x = 3,361,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,007.13/1,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.22

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