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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.62, 3,387.44 and 1,392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.62, 3,387.44 and 1,392.35 is: 1,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.62 : 3,387.44 = 1,392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.62/3,387.44 = 1,392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.62x = 3,387.44 × 1,392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.62x = 4,716,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,499.85/2,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.48

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