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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.92, 3,404.18 and 1,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.92, 3,404.18 and 1,404.53 is: 1,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.92 : 3,404.18 = 1,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.92/3,404.18 = 1,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.92x = 3,404.18 × 1,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.92x = 4,781,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,259.43/2,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.15

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