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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.12, 3,374.46 and 1,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.12, 3,374.46 and 1,397.52 is: 1,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.12 : 3,374.46 = 1,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.12/3,374.46 = 1,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.12x = 3,374.46 × 1,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.12x = 4,715,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,875.34/2,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.69

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