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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.06, 3,472.23 and 1,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.06, 3,472.23 and 1,412.06 is: 1,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.06 : 3,472.23 = 1,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.06/3,472.23 = 1,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.06x = 3,472.23 × 1,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.06x = 4,903,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,000.48/2,516.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.68

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