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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.28, 5,111.46 and 1,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.28, 5,111.46 and 1,461.96 is: 2,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.28 : 5,111.46 = 1,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.28/5,111.46 = 1,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.28x = 5,111.46 × 1,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.28x = 7,472,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,750.06/3,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.24

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