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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.13, 3,386.69 and 1,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.13, 3,386.69 and 1,406.26 is: 1,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.13 : 3,386.69 = 1,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.13/3,386.69 = 1,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.13x = 3,386.69 × 1,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.13x = 4,762,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,566.68/2,454.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.63

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