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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.07, 3,295.53 and 1,456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.07, 3,295.53 and 1,456.57 is: 2,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.07 : 3,295.53 = 1,456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.07/3,295.53 = 1,456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.07x = 3,295.53 × 1,456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.07x = 4,800,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,170.13/2,388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.06

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