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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.44, 2,860.48 and 1,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.44, 2,860.48 and 1,410 is: 1,944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.44 : 2,860.48 = 1,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.44/2,860.48 = 1,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.44x = 2,860.48 × 1,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.44x = 4,033,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,276.80/2,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.27

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