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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.76, 3,959.60 and 1,410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.76, 3,959.60 and 1,410.75 is: 2,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.76 : 3,959.60 = 1,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.76/3,959.60 = 1,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.76x = 3,959.60 × 1,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.76x = 5,585,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,998.65/2,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.70

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