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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.08, 4,752.40 and 1,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.08, 4,752.40 and 1,414.62 is: 2,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.08 : 4,752.40 = 1,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.08/4,752.40 = 1,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.08x = 4,752.40 × 1,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.08x = 6,722,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,840.09/3,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.39

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