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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.45, 7,659.72 and 1,408.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.45, 7,659.72 and 1,408.89 is: 2,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.45 : 7,659.72 = 1,408.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.45/7,659.72 = 1,408.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.45x = 7,659.72 × 1,408.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.45x = 10,791,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,702.91/5,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.35

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