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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.24, 4,747.46 and 1,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.24, 4,747.46 and 1,410.50 is: 2,116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.24 : 4,747.46 = 1,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.24/4,747.46 = 1,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.24x = 4,747.46 × 1,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.24x = 6,696,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,272.12/3,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.23

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