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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.23, 3,374.45 and 1,397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.23, 3,374.45 and 1,397.29 is: 1,928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.23 : 3,374.45 = 1,397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.23/3,374.45 = 1,397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.23x = 3,374.45 × 1,397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.23x = 4,715,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,085.24/2,445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.28

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