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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.77, 3,383.06 and 1,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.77, 3,383.06 and 1,403.63 is: 1,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.77 : 3,383.06 = 1,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.77/3,383.06 = 1,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.77x = 3,383.06 × 1,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.77x = 4,748,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,540.57/2,451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.78

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