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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.40, 4,888.97 and 1,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.40, 4,888.97 and 1,408.56 is: 2,113.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.40 : 4,888.97 = 1,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.40/4,888.97 = 1,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.40x = 4,888.97 × 1,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.40x = 6,886,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,407.58/3,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.43

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