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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.77, 3,961.75 and 1,407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.77, 3,961.75 and 1,407.53 is: 2,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.77 : 3,961.75 = 1,407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.77/3,961.75 = 1,407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.77x = 3,961.75 × 1,407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.77x = 5,576,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,258.65/2,640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.61

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