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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.22, 3,412.02 and 1,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.22, 3,412.02 and 1,408.52 is: 2,112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.22 : 3,412.02 = 1,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.22/3,412.02 = 1,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.22x = 3,412.02 × 1,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.22x = 4,805,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,898.41/2,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.28

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