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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.50, 3,219.73 and 1,410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.50, 3,219.73 and 1,410.75 is: 2,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.50 : 3,219.73 = 1,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.50/3,219.73 = 1,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.50x = 3,219.73 × 1,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.50x = 4,542,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,234.10/2,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.11

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