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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.44, 3,384.50 and 1,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.44, 3,384.50 and 1,404.84 is: 1,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.44 : 3,384.50 = 1,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.44/3,384.50 = 1,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.44x = 3,384.50 × 1,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.44x = 4,754,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,680.98/2,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.76

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