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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.86, 3,384.81 and 1,404.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.86, 3,384.81 and 1,404.99 is: 1,938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.86 : 3,384.81 = 1,404.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.86/3,384.81 = 1,404.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.86x = 3,384.81 × 1,404.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.86x = 4,755,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,624.20/2,452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.81

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