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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458, 3,392.03 and 1,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458, 3,392.03 and 1,410.04 is: 1,945.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458 : 3,392.03 = 1,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458/3,392.03 = 1,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458x = 3,392.03 × 1,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458x = 4,782,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,897.98/2,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.85

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