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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.13, 3,388.08 and 1,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.13, 3,388.08 and 1,407.80 is: 1,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.13 : 3,388.08 = 1,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.13/3,388.08 = 1,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.13x = 3,388.08 × 1,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.13x = 4,769,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,722.08/2,455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.76

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