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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.68, 3,383.94 and 1,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.68, 3,383.94 and 1,404.36 is: 1,937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.68 : 3,383.94 = 1,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.68/3,383.94 = 1,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.68x = 3,383.94 × 1,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.68x = 4,752,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,269.98/2,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.58

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