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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.74, 3,390.24 and 1,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.74, 3,390.24 and 1,394.66 is: 2,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.74 : 3,390.24 = 1,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.74/3,390.24 = 1,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.74x = 3,390.24 × 1,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.74x = 4,728,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,232.12/2,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.38

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