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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.36, 3,849.72 and 1,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.36, 3,849.72 and 1,411.92 is: 2,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.36 : 3,849.72 = 1,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.36/3,849.72 = 1,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.36x = 3,849.72 × 1,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.36x = 5,435,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435,496.66/2,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.80

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