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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.23, 3,317.25 and 1,395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.23, 3,317.25 and 1,395.78 is: 1,925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.23 : 3,317.25 = 1,395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.23/3,317.25 = 1,395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.23x = 3,317.25 × 1,395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.23x = 4,630,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,151.21/2,404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.84

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