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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.52, 3,391.68 and 1,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.52, 3,391.68 and 1,409.52 is: 1,945.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.52 : 3,391.68 = 1,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.52/3,391.68 = 1,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.52x = 3,391.68 × 1,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.52x = 4,780,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,640.79/2,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.31

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