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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.56, 3,105.36 and 1,411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.56, 3,105.36 and 1,411.56 is: 1,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.56 : 3,105.36 = 1,411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.56/3,105.36 = 1,411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.56x = 3,105.36 × 1,411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.56x = 4,383,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,401.96/2,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.83

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