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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452, 3,383.78 and 1,404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452, 3,383.78 and 1,404.07 is: 1,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452 : 3,383.78 = 1,404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452/3,383.78 = 1,404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452x = 3,383.78 × 1,404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452x = 4,751,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,063.98/2,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.63

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