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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.84, 3,374.98 and 1,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.84, 3,374.98 and 1,397.70 is: 1,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.84 : 3,374.98 = 1,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.84/3,374.98 = 1,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.84x = 3,374.98 × 1,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.84x = 4,717,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,209.55/2,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.67

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