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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.54, 5,031.92 and 1,408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.54, 5,031.92 and 1,408.11 is: 2,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.54 : 5,031.92 = 1,408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.54/5,031.92 = 1,408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.54x = 5,031.92 × 1,408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.54x = 7,085,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,495.67/3,354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.21

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