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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.59, 3,383.84 and 1,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.59, 3,383.84 and 1,390.19 is: 1,918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.59 : 3,383.84 = 1,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.59/3,383.84 = 1,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.59x = 3,383.84 × 1,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.59x = 4,704,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,156.66/2,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.04

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