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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.08, 3,389.52 and 1,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.08, 3,389.52 and 1,408.32 is: 1,943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.08 : 3,389.52 = 1,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.08/3,389.52 = 1,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.08x = 3,389.52 × 1,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.08x = 4,773,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,528.81/2,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.56

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