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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.34, 4,580.96 and 1,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.34, 4,580.96 and 1,410.74 is: 2,115.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.34 : 4,580.96 = 1,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.34/4,580.96 = 1,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.34x = 4,580.96 × 1,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.34x = 6,462,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,543.51/3,054.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.86

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