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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.40, 3,028.08 and 1,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.40, 3,028.08 and 1,408.68 is: 1,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.40 : 3,028.08 = 1,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.40/3,028.08 = 1,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.40x = 3,028.08 × 1,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.40x = 4,265,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,595.73/2,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.97

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