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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.22, 5,066.88 and 1,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.22, 5,066.88 and 1,407 is: 2,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.22 : 5,066.88 = 1,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.22/5,066.88 = 1,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.22x = 5,066.88 × 1,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.22x = 7,129,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,100.16/3,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.06

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