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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.72, 2,976.28 and 1,410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.72, 2,976.28 and 1,410.22 is: 1,946.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.72 : 2,976.28 = 1,410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.72/2,976.28 = 1,410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.72x = 2,976.28 × 1,410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.72x = 4,197,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,209.58/2,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.11

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