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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.82, 3,103.93 and 1,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.82, 3,103.93 and 1,410.56 is: 1,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.82 : 3,103.93 = 1,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.82/3,103.93 = 1,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.82x = 3,103.93 × 1,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.82x = 4,378,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,289.02/2,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.06

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