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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.47, 3,384.59 and 1,390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.47, 3,384.59 and 1,390.23 is: 1,918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.47 : 3,384.59 = 1,390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.47/3,384.59 = 1,390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.47x = 3,384.59 × 1,390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.47x = 4,705,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,351.60/2,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.62

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