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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.54, 3,385.90 and 1,405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.54, 3,385.90 and 1,405.58 is: 1,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.54 : 3,385.90 = 1,405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.54/3,385.90 = 1,405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.54x = 3,385.90 × 1,405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.54x = 4,759,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,153.32/2,453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.71

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