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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.76, 3,988.36 and 1,409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.76, 3,988.36 and 1,409.50 is: 2,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.76 : 3,988.36 = 1,409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.76/3,988.36 = 1,409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.76x = 3,988.36 × 1,409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.76x = 5,621,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621,593.42/2,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.16

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