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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.68, 3,391.44 and 1,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.68, 3,391.44 and 1,410.08 is: 1,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.68 : 3,391.44 = 1,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.68/3,391.44 = 1,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.68x = 3,391.44 × 1,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.68x = 4,782,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,201.72/2,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.82

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