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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.74, 3,384.84 and 1,404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.74, 3,384.84 and 1,404.78 is: 1,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.74 : 3,384.84 = 1,404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.74/3,384.84 = 1,404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.74x = 3,384.84 × 1,404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.74x = 4,754,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,955.54/2,452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.63

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