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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.26, 4,580.90 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.26, 4,580.90 and 1,410.46 is: 2,115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.26 : 4,580.90 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.26/4,580.90 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.26x = 4,580.90 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.26x = 6,461,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,176.21/3,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.46

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