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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.87, 4,574.69 and 1,406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.87, 4,574.69 and 1,406.03 is: 2,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.87 : 4,574.69 = 1,406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.87/4,574.69 = 1,406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.87x = 4,574.69 × 1,406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.87x = 6,432,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,121.48/3,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.29

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