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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.34, 4,708.08 and 1,407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.34, 4,708.08 and 1,407.75 is: 2,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.34 : 4,708.08 = 1,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.34/4,708.08 = 1,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.34x = 4,708.08 × 1,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.34x = 6,627,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,799.62/3,140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.54

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