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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.60, 3,374.85 and 1,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.60, 3,374.85 and 1,397.64 is: 1,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.60 : 3,374.85 = 1,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.60/3,374.85 = 1,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.60x = 3,374.85 × 1,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.60x = 4,716,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,825.35/2,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.70

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