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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.95, 3,316.16 and 1,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.95, 3,316.16 and 1,394.59 is: 1,924.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.95 : 3,316.16 = 1,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.95/3,316.16 = 1,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.95x = 3,316.16 × 1,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.95x = 4,624,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,661.94/2,402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.57

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