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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.50, 4,889.77 and 1,411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.50, 4,889.77 and 1,411.16 is: 2,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.50 : 4,889.77 = 1,411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.50/4,889.77 = 1,411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.50x = 4,889.77 × 1,411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.50x = 6,900,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,219.86/3,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.31

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