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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.54, 3,166.65 and 1,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.54, 3,166.65 and 1,410.56 is: 1,946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.54 : 3,166.65 = 1,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.54/3,166.65 = 1,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.54x = 3,166.65 × 1,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.54x = 4,466,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,733.99/2,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.68

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