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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.75, 3,384.71 and 1,404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.75, 3,384.71 and 1,404.61 is: 1,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.75 : 3,384.71 = 1,404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.75/3,384.71 = 1,404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.75x = 3,384.71 × 1,404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.75x = 4,754,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,182.03/2,452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.31

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