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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.15, 3,106.43 and 1,411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.15, 3,106.43 and 1,411.81 is: 1,948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.15 : 3,106.43 = 1,411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.15/3,106.43 = 1,411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.15x = 3,106.43 × 1,411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.15x = 4,385,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,688.94/2,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.20

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