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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.13, 3,032.67 and 1,411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.13, 3,032.67 and 1,411.54 is: 1,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.13 : 3,032.67 = 1,411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.13/3,032.67 = 1,411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.13x = 3,032.67 × 1,411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.13x = 4,280,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,719.85/2,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.22

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