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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.10, 2,976.60 and 1,410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.10, 2,976.60 and 1,410.86 is: 1,945.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.10 : 2,976.60 = 1,410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.10/2,976.60 = 1,410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.10x = 2,976.60 × 1,410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.10x = 4,199,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,565.88/2,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.96

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