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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.33, 4,577.97 and 1,408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.33, 4,577.97 and 1,408.74 is: 2,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.33 : 4,577.97 = 1,408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.33/4,577.97 = 1,408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.33x = 4,577.97 × 1,408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.33x = 6,449,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,175.40/3,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.87

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