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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.85, 3,393.53 and 1,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.85, 3,393.53 and 1,410.89 is: 1,947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.85 : 3,393.53 = 1,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.85/3,393.53 = 1,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.85x = 3,393.53 × 1,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.85x = 4,787,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,897.54/2,458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.21

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