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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.86, 3,386.93 and 1,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.86, 3,386.93 and 1,392.44 is: 1,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.86 : 3,386.93 = 1,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.86/3,386.93 = 1,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.86x = 3,386.93 × 1,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.86x = 4,716,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,096.81/2,454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.13

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