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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.99, 3,383.75 and 1,404.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.99, 3,383.75 and 1,404.05 is: 1,937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.99 : 3,383.75 = 1,404.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.99/3,383.75 = 1,404.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.99x = 3,383.75 × 1,404.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.99x = 4,750,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,930.25/2,451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.58

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