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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.49, 3,166.74 and 1,410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.49, 3,166.74 and 1,410.97 is: 1,946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.49 : 3,166.74 = 1,410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.49/3,166.74 = 1,410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.49x = 3,166.74 × 1,410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.49x = 4,468,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,175.14/2,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.50

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