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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775, 4,164.30 and 1,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775, 4,164.30 and 1,407 is: 2,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775 : 4,164.30 = 1,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775/4,164.30 = 1,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775x = 4,164.30 × 1,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775x = 5,859,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,170.10/2,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.41

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