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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.08, 4,749.44 and 1,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.08, 4,749.44 and 1,411.22 is: 2,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.08 : 4,749.44 = 1,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.08/4,749.44 = 1,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.08x = 4,749.44 × 1,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.08x = 6,702,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702,509.53/3,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.65

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