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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.33, 4,577.85 and 1,408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.33, 4,577.85 and 1,408.05 is: 2,113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.33 : 4,577.85 = 1,408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.33/4,577.85 = 1,408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.33x = 4,577.85 × 1,408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.33x = 6,445,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,841.69/3,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.17

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