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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.07, 3,499.53 and 1,408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.07, 3,499.53 and 1,408.87 is: 2,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.07 : 3,499.53 = 1,408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.07/3,499.53 = 1,408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.07x = 3,499.53 × 1,408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.07x = 4,930,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,382.83/2,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.55

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