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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.68, 3,386.08 and 1,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.68, 3,386.08 and 1,405.74 is: 1,939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.68 : 3,386.08 = 1,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.68/3,386.08 = 1,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.68x = 3,386.08 × 1,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.68x = 4,759,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,948.10/2,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.92

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