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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.80, 3,251.10 and 1,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.80, 3,251.10 and 1,411.74 is: 1,948.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.80 : 3,251.10 = 1,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.80/3,251.10 = 1,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.80x = 3,251.10 × 1,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.80x = 4,589,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,707.91/2,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.26

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