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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.08, 4,580.38 and 1,410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.08, 4,580.38 and 1,410.78 is: 2,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.08 : 4,580.38 = 1,410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.08/4,580.38 = 1,410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.08x = 4,580.38 × 1,410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.08x = 6,461,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,908.50/3,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.52

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