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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.27, 3,389.27 and 1,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.27, 3,389.27 and 1,408.13 is: 1,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.27 : 3,389.27 = 1,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.27/3,389.27 = 1,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.27x = 3,389.27 × 1,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.27x = 4,772,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,508.78/2,456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.99

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