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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.06, 3,032.58 and 1,411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.06, 3,032.58 and 1,411.47 is: 1,949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.06 : 3,032.58 = 1,411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.06/3,032.58 = 1,411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.06x = 3,032.58 × 1,411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.06x = 4,280,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,395.69/2,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.13

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