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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.39, 3,383.92 and 1,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.39, 3,383.92 and 1,404.25 is: 1,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.39 : 3,383.92 = 1,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.39/3,383.92 = 1,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.39x = 3,383.92 × 1,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.39x = 4,751,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,869.66/2,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.65

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