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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.49, 5,033.50 and 1,406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.49, 5,033.50 and 1,406.63 is: 2,110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.49 : 5,033.50 = 1,406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.49/5,033.50 = 1,406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.49x = 5,033.50 × 1,406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.49x = 7,080,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,272.11/3,355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.06

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