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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.01, 3,383.78 and 1,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.01, 3,383.78 and 1,404 is: 1,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.01 : 3,383.78 = 1,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.01/3,383.78 = 1,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.01x = 3,383.78 × 1,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.01x = 4,750,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,820.10/2,452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.52

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