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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.58, 4,575.13 and 1,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.58, 4,575.13 and 1,407.27 is: 2,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.58 : 4,575.13 = 1,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.58/4,575.13 = 1,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.58x = 4,575.13 × 1,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.58x = 6,438,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,436.16/3,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.26

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