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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.54, 3,384.52 and 1,404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.54, 3,384.52 and 1,404.58 is: 1,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.54 : 3,384.52 = 1,404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.54/3,384.52 = 1,404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.54x = 3,384.52 × 1,404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.54x = 4,753,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,829.10/2,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.33

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