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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.40, 3,060.24 and 1,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.40, 3,060.24 and 1,410.41 is: 1,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.40 : 3,060.24 = 1,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.40/3,060.24 = 1,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.40x = 3,060.24 × 1,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.40x = 4,316,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,195.46/2,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.51

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