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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.55, 5,030.20 and 1,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.55, 5,030.20 and 1,406.23 is: 2,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.55 : 5,030.20 = 1,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.55/5,030.20 = 1,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.55x = 5,030.20 × 1,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.55x = 7,073,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,602.05/3,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.66

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