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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.46, 3,370.56 and 1,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.46, 3,370.56 and 1,394.50 is: 1,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.46 : 3,370.56 = 1,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.46/3,370.56 = 1,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.46x = 3,370.56 × 1,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.46x = 4,700,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,245.92/2,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.39

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