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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.52, 3,756.62 and 1,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.52, 3,756.62 and 1,407.96 is: 2,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.52 : 3,756.62 = 1,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.52/3,756.62 = 1,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.52x = 3,756.62 × 1,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.52x = 5,289,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,170.70/2,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.69

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