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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.60, 4,573.94 and 1,407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.60, 4,573.94 and 1,407.51 is: 2,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.60 : 4,573.94 = 1,407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.60/4,573.94 = 1,407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.60x = 4,573.94 × 1,407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.60x = 6,437,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,859.25/3,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.36

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