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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.60, 3,163.80 and 1,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.60, 3,163.80 and 1,408.08 is: 1,943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.60 : 3,163.80 = 1,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.60/3,163.80 = 1,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.60x = 3,163.80 × 1,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.60x = 4,454,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,883.50/2,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.16

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