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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.32, 3,392.46 and 1,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.32, 3,392.46 and 1,410.39 is: 1,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.32 : 3,392.46 = 1,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.32/3,392.46 = 1,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.32x = 3,392.46 × 1,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.32x = 4,784,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,691.66/2,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.33

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