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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.59, 3,384.63 and 1,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.59, 3,384.63 and 1,404.66 is: 1,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.59 : 3,384.63 = 1,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.59/3,384.63 = 1,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.59x = 3,384.63 × 1,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.59x = 4,754,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,254.38/2,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.46

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