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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.51, 3,391.52 and 1,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.51, 3,391.52 and 1,409.73 is: 1,945.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.51 : 3,391.52 = 1,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.51/3,391.52 = 1,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.51x = 3,391.52 × 1,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.51x = 4,781,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,120.44/2,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.51

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