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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.70, 3,402.36 and 1,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.70, 3,402.36 and 1,403.60 is: 1,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.70 : 3,402.36 = 1,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.70/3,402.36 = 1,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.70x = 3,402.36 × 1,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.70x = 4,775,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,561.00/2,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.80

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