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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.42, 4,575.44 and 1,410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.42, 4,575.44 and 1,410.05 is: 2,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.42 : 4,575.44 = 1,410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.42/4,575.44 = 1,410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.42x = 4,575.44 × 1,410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.42x = 6,451,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,576.29/3,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.59

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