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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.96, 3,085.52 and 1,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.96, 3,085.52 and 1,410.08 is: 1,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.96 : 3,085.52 = 1,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.96/3,085.52 = 1,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.96x = 3,085.52 × 1,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.96x = 4,350,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,830.04/2,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.97

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