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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.55, 3,385.76 and 1,405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.55, 3,385.76 and 1,405.59 is: 1,939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.55 : 3,385.76 = 1,405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.55/3,385.76 = 1,405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.55x = 3,385.76 × 1,405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.55x = 4,758,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,983.37/2,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.63

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