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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456, 3,389.28 and 1,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456, 3,389.28 and 1,352 is: 1,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456 : 3,389.28 = 1,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456/3,389.28 = 1,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456x = 3,389.28 × 1,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456x = 4,582,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,306.56/2,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.76

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