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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.40, 4,885.89 and 1,407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.40, 4,885.89 and 1,407.21 is: 2,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.40 : 4,885.89 = 1,407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.40/4,885.89 = 1,407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.40x = 4,885.89 × 1,407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.40x = 6,875,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,473.27/3,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.72

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