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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.67, 4,580.42 and 1,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.67, 4,580.42 and 1,409.04 is: 2,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.67 : 4,580.42 = 1,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.67/4,580.42 = 1,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.67x = 4,580.42 × 1,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.67x = 6,453,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453,987.95/3,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.21

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