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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.20, 3,389.74 and 1,394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.20, 3,389.74 and 1,394.15 is: 1,924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.20 : 3,389.74 = 1,394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.20/3,389.74 = 1,394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.20x = 3,389.74 × 1,394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.20x = 4,725,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,806.02/2,456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.03

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