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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.73, 3,317.94 and 1,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.73, 3,317.94 and 1,396.28 is: 1,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.73 : 3,317.94 = 1,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.73/3,317.94 = 1,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.73x = 3,317.94 × 1,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.73x = 4,632,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,756.67/2,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.52

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