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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.83, 3,388.37 and 1,407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.83, 3,388.37 and 1,407.69 is: 1,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.83 : 3,388.37 = 1,407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.83/3,388.37 = 1,407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.83x = 3,388.37 × 1,407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.83x = 4,769,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,767.53/2,455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.22

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