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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.63, 5,068.68 and 1,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.63, 5,068.68 and 1,405.74 is: 2,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.63 : 5,068.68 = 1,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.63/5,068.68 = 1,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.63x = 5,068.68 × 1,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.63x = 7,125,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,246.22/3,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.67

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