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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.31, 3,385.53 and 1,405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.31, 3,385.53 and 1,405.32 is: 1,939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.31 : 3,385.53 = 1,405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.31/3,385.53 = 1,405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.31x = 3,385.53 × 1,405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.31x = 4,757,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,753.02/2,453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.32

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