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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.82, 3,250.78 and 1,411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.82, 3,250.78 and 1,411.58 is: 1,947.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.82 : 3,250.78 = 1,411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.82/3,250.78 = 1,411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.82x = 3,250.78 × 1,411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.82x = 4,588,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,740.63/2,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.83

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