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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.40, 4,306.80 and 1,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.40, 4,306.80 and 1,410.40 is: 2,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.40 : 4,306.80 = 1,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.40/4,306.80 = 1,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.40x = 4,306.80 × 1,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.40x = 6,074,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,074,310.72/2,874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.24

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