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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.25, 3,374.45 and 1,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.25, 3,374.45 and 1,397.34 is: 1,928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.25 : 3,374.45 = 1,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.25/3,374.45 = 1,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.25x = 3,374.45 × 1,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.25x = 4,715,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,253.96/2,445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.33

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