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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.88, 3,387.70 and 1,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.88, 3,387.70 and 1,392.58 is: 1,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.88 : 3,387.70 = 1,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.88/3,387.70 = 1,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.88x = 3,387.70 × 1,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.88x = 4,717,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,643.27/2,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.74

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