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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.71, 4,883.75 and 1,405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.71, 4,883.75 and 1,405.46 is: 2,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.71 : 4,883.75 = 1,405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.71/4,883.75 = 1,405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.71x = 4,883.75 × 1,405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.71x = 6,863,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,915.28/3,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.57

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