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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.38, 3,375.93 and 1,398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.38, 3,375.93 and 1,398.39 is: 1,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.38 : 3,375.93 = 1,398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.38/3,375.93 = 1,398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.38x = 3,375.93 × 1,398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.38x = 4,720,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,866.75/2,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.74

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