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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.36, 3,028.80 and 1,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.36, 3,028.80 and 1,409.04 is: 1,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.36 : 3,028.80 = 1,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.36/3,028.80 = 1,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.36x = 3,028.80 × 1,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.36x = 4,267,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,700.35/2,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.08

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