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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.38, 4,575.85 and 1,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.38, 4,575.85 and 1,407.38 is: 2,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.38 : 4,575.85 = 1,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.38/4,575.85 = 1,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.38x = 4,575.85 × 1,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.38x = 6,439,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,959.77/3,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.20

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