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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.36, 3,391.17 and 1,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.36, 3,391.17 and 1,409.46 is: 1,945.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.36 : 3,391.17 = 1,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.36/3,391.17 = 1,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.36x = 3,391.17 × 1,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.36x = 4,779,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,718.47/2,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.06

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