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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.62, 7,954.32 and 1,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.62, 7,954.32 and 1,407 is: 2,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.62 : 7,954.32 = 1,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.62/7,954.32 = 1,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.62x = 7,954.32 × 1,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.62x = 11,191,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191,728.24/5,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.60

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