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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.39, 3,386.88 and 1,406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.39, 3,386.88 and 1,406.25 is: 1,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.39 : 3,386.88 = 1,406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.39/3,386.88 = 1,406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.39x = 3,386.88 × 1,406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.39x = 4,762,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,800/2,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.52

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