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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.94, 2,975.82 and 1,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.94, 2,975.82 and 1,410 is: 1,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.94 : 2,975.82 = 1,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.94/2,975.82 = 1,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.94x = 2,975.82 × 1,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.94x = 4,195,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,906.20/2,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.21

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