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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.66, 4,888.02 and 1,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.66, 4,888.02 and 1,410.62 is: 2,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.66 : 4,888.02 = 1,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.66/4,888.02 = 1,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.66x = 4,888.02 × 1,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.66x = 6,895,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895,138.77/3,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.65

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