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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.20, 3,382.98 and 1,403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.20, 3,382.98 and 1,403.06 is: 1,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.20 : 3,382.98 = 1,403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.20/3,382.98 = 1,403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.20x = 3,382.98 × 1,403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.20x = 4,746,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,523.92/2,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.41

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