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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.76, 7,657.69 and 1,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.76, 7,657.69 and 1,407.50 is: 2,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.76 : 7,657.69 = 1,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.76/7,657.69 = 1,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.76x = 7,657.69 × 1,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.76x = 10,778,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778,198.68/5,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.99

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