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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.95, 3,670.65 and 1,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.95, 3,670.65 and 1,409.94 is: 2,109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.95 : 3,670.65 = 1,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.95/3,670.65 = 1,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.95x = 3,670.65 × 1,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.95x = 5,175,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,396.26/2,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.87

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