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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.57, 5,075.49 and 1,408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.57, 5,075.49 and 1,408.87 is: 2,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.57 : 5,075.49 = 1,408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.57/5,075.49 = 1,408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.57x = 5,075.49 × 1,408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.57x = 7,150,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,680.22/3,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.73

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