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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.65, 3,104.36 and 1,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.65, 3,104.36 and 1,410.32 is: 1,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.65 : 3,104.36 = 1,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.65/3,104.36 = 1,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.65x = 3,104.36 × 1,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.65x = 4,378,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,125.47/2,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.14

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