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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.14, 4,575.72 and 1,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.14, 4,575.72 and 1,406.62 is: 2,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.14 : 4,575.72 = 1,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.14/4,575.72 = 1,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.14x = 4,575.72 × 1,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.14x = 6,436,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,436,299.27/3,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.17

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