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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.28, 3,374.12 and 1,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.28, 3,374.12 and 1,397.12 is: 1,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.28 : 3,374.12 = 1,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.28/3,374.12 = 1,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.28x = 3,374.12 × 1,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.28x = 4,714,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,050.53/2,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.82

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