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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.78, 5,035.02 and 1,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.78, 5,035.02 and 1,408.14 is: 2,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.78 : 5,035.02 = 1,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.78/5,035.02 = 1,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.78x = 5,035.02 × 1,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.78x = 7,090,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,013.06/3,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.52

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