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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.72, 3,501.52 and 1,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.72, 3,501.52 and 1,410.56 is: 2,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.72 : 3,501.52 = 1,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.72/3,501.52 = 1,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.72x = 3,501.52 × 1,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.72x = 4,939,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,104.05/2,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.32

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