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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.61, 4,573.53 and 1,407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.61, 4,573.53 and 1,407.69 is: 2,108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.61 : 4,573.53 = 1,407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.61/4,573.53 = 1,407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.61x = 4,573.53 × 1,407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.61x = 6,438,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,112.45/3,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.36

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