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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.20, 4,456.72 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.20, 4,456.72 and 1,410.46 is: 2,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.20 : 4,456.72 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.20/4,456.72 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.20x = 4,456.72 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.20x = 6,286,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,025.29/2,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.81

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