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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.84, 3,383.58 and 1,403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.84, 3,383.58 and 1,403.91 is: 1,937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.84 : 3,383.58 = 1,403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.84/3,383.58 = 1,403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.84x = 3,383.58 × 1,403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.84x = 4,750,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,241.80/2,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.42

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