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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.06, 3,562.48 and 1,407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.06, 3,562.48 and 1,407.31 is: 2,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.06 : 3,562.48 = 1,407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.06/3,562.48 = 1,407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.06x = 3,562.48 × 1,407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.06x = 5,013,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,506.58/2,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.90

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