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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.60, 3,105.90 and 1,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.60, 3,105.90 and 1,411.46 is: 1,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.60 : 3,105.90 = 1,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.60/3,105.90 = 1,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.60x = 3,105.90 × 1,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.60x = 4,383,831.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,831.03/2,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.72

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