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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.11, 4,577.51 and 1,406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.11, 4,577.51 and 1,406.82 is: 2,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.11 : 4,577.51 = 1,406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.11/4,577.51 = 1,406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.11x = 4,577.51 × 1,406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.11x = 6,439,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,727.55/3,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.31

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