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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.43, 4,460.34 and 1,414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.43, 4,460.34 and 1,414.65 is: 2,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.43 : 4,460.34 = 1,414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.43/4,460.34 = 1,414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.43x = 4,460.34 × 1,414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.43x = 6,309,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,309,819.98/2,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.64

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