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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.80, 5,030.58 and 1,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.80, 5,030.58 and 1,406.48 is: 2,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.80 : 5,030.58 = 1,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.80/5,030.58 = 1,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.80x = 5,030.58 × 1,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.80x = 7,075,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,410.16/3,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.04

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