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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.05, 4,877.57 and 1,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.05, 4,877.57 and 1,406.04 is: 2,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.05 : 4,877.57 = 1,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.05/4,877.57 = 1,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.05x = 4,877.57 × 1,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.05x = 6,858,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,058.52/3,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.55

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