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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.62, 4,579.72 and 1,410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.62, 4,579.72 and 1,410.34 is: 2,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.62 : 4,579.72 = 1,410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.62/4,579.72 = 1,410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.62x = 4,579.72 × 1,410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.62x = 6,458,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458,962.30/3,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.87

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