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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.63, 3,374.91 and 1,397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.63, 3,374.91 and 1,397.63 is: 1,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.63 : 3,374.91 = 1,397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.63/3,374.91 = 1,397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.63x = 3,374.91 × 1,397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.63x = 4,716,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,858.59/2,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.69

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