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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.10, 3,383.82 and 1,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.10, 3,383.82 and 1,404.14 is: 1,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.10 : 3,383.82 = 1,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.10/3,383.82 = 1,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.10x = 3,383.82 × 1,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.10x = 4,751,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,357.01/2,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.67

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