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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.95, 3,462.33 and 1,404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.95, 3,462.33 and 1,404.95 is: 1,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.95 : 3,462.33 = 1,404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.95/3,462.33 = 1,404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.95x = 3,462.33 × 1,404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.95x = 4,864,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,400.53/2,508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.82

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