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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.22, 3,385.08 and 1,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.22, 3,385.08 and 1,788.92 is: 2,468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.22 : 3,385.08 = 1,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.22/3,385.08 = 1,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.22x = 3,385.08 × 1,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.22x = 6,055,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055,620.39/2,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.44

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