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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.41, 3,029.33 and 1,410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.41, 3,029.33 and 1,410.53 is: 1,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.41 : 3,029.33 = 1,410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.41/3,029.33 = 1,410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.41x = 3,029.33 × 1,410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.41x = 4,272,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,949.22/2,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.43

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