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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.93, 3,402.34 and 1,403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.93, 3,402.34 and 1,403.71 is: 1,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.93 : 3,402.34 = 1,403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.93/3,402.34 = 1,403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.93x = 3,402.34 × 1,403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.93x = 4,775,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,886.67/2,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.75

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