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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.55, 3,385.89 and 1,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.55, 3,385.89 and 1,405.50 is: 1,939.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.55 : 3,385.89 = 1,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.55/3,385.89 = 1,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.55x = 3,385.89 × 1,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.55x = 4,758,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,868.40/2,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.58

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