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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.41, 3,755.24 and 1,408.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.41, 3,755.24 and 1,408.91 is: 2,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.41 : 3,755.24 = 1,408.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.41/3,755.24 = 1,408.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.41x = 3,755.24 × 1,408.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.41x = 5,290,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,795.19/2,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.28

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