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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.12, 3,385.22 and 1,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.12, 3,385.22 and 1,404.98 is: 1,938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.12 : 3,385.22 = 1,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.12/3,385.22 = 1,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.12x = 3,385.22 × 1,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.12x = 4,756,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,178.37/2,453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.83

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