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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.67, 3,386.25 and 1,405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.67, 3,386.25 and 1,405.89 is: 1,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.67 : 3,386.25 = 1,405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.67/3,386.25 = 1,405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.67x = 3,386.25 × 1,405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.67x = 4,760,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,695.01/2,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.23

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