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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.90, 4,086.80 and 1,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.90, 4,086.80 and 1,408.23 is: 2,111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.90 : 4,086.80 = 1,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.90/4,086.80 = 1,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.90x = 4,086.80 × 1,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.90x = 5,755,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,157.54/2,725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.29

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