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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.89, 3,250.19 and 1,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.89, 3,250.19 and 1,411.70 is: 1,947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.89 : 3,250.19 = 1,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.89/3,250.19 = 1,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.89x = 3,250.19 × 1,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.89x = 4,588,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,280.50/2,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.58

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