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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.40, 3,165.60 and 1,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.40, 3,165.60 and 1,411.52 is: 1,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.40 : 3,165.60 = 1,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.40/3,165.60 = 1,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.40x = 3,165.60 × 1,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.40x = 4,468,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,307.71/2,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.79

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