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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.26, 3,385.48 and 1,405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.26, 3,385.48 and 1,405.32 is: 1,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.26 : 3,385.48 = 1,405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.26/3,385.48 = 1,405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.26x = 3,385.48 × 1,405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.26x = 4,757,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,682.75/2,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.33

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