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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.12, 3,383.88 and 1,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.12, 3,383.88 and 1,404.12 is: 1,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.12 : 3,383.88 = 1,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.12/3,383.88 = 1,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.12x = 3,383.88 × 1,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.12x = 4,751,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,373.59/2,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.66

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