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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.31, 2,816.39 and 1,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.31, 2,816.39 and 1,411.10 is: 1,946.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.31 : 2,816.39 = 1,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.31/2,816.39 = 1,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.31x = 2,816.39 × 1,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.31x = 3,974,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,186.79/2,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.89

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