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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.47, 3,388.46 and 1,407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.47, 3,388.46 and 1,407.33 is: 1,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.47 : 3,388.46 = 1,407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.47/3,388.46 = 1,407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.47x = 3,388.46 × 1,407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.47x = 4,768,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,681.41/2,455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.06

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