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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.76, 3,386.10 and 1,405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.76, 3,386.10 and 1,405.75 is: 1,939.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.76 : 3,386.10 = 1,405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.76/3,386.10 = 1,405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.76x = 3,386.10 × 1,405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.76x = 4,760,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,010.08/2,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.88

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