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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.78, 3,165.54 and 1,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.78, 3,165.54 and 1,410.52 is: 1,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.78 : 3,165.54 = 1,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.78/3,165.54 = 1,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.78x = 3,165.54 × 1,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.78x = 4,465,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,057.48/2,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.59

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