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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.28, 4,575.68 and 1,407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.28, 4,575.68 and 1,407.48 is: 2,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.28 : 4,575.68 = 1,407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.28/4,575.68 = 1,407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.28x = 4,575.68 × 1,407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.28x = 6,440,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440,178.09/3,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.96

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