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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.27, 3,103.91 and 1,410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.27, 3,103.91 and 1,410.42 is: 1,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.27 : 3,103.91 = 1,410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.27/3,103.91 = 1,410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.27x = 3,103.91 × 1,410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.27x = 4,377,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,809.69/2,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.33

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