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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.80, 3,414.84 and 1,411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.80, 3,414.84 and 1,411.48 is: 2,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.80 : 3,414.84 = 1,411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.80/3,414.84 = 1,411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.80x = 3,414.84 × 1,411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.80x = 4,819,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,978.36/2,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.21

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