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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.76, 4,707.36 and 1,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.76, 4,707.36 and 1,405.44 is: 2,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.76 : 4,707.36 = 1,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.76/4,707.36 = 1,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.76x = 4,707.36 × 1,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.76x = 6,615,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,912.04/3,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.48

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