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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.91, 4,577.75 and 1,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.91, 4,577.75 and 1,406.58 is: 2,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.91 : 4,577.75 = 1,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.91/4,577.75 = 1,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.91x = 4,577.75 × 1,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.91x = 6,438,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,964.56/3,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.51

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