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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.66, 4,573.87 and 1,404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.66, 4,573.87 and 1,404.95 is: 2,106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.66 : 4,573.87 = 1,404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.66/4,573.87 = 1,404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.66x = 4,573.87 × 1,404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.66x = 6,426,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,032.27/3,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.44

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