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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.94, 4,338.58 and 1,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.94, 4,338.58 and 1,410.08 is: 2,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.94 : 4,338.58 = 1,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.94/4,338.58 = 1,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.94x = 4,338.58 × 1,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.94x = 6,117,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,744.89/2,891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.45

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