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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.22, 3,389.46 and 1,393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.22, 3,389.46 and 1,393.97 is: 1,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.22 : 3,389.46 = 1,393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.22/3,389.46 = 1,393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.22x = 3,389.46 × 1,393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.22x = 4,724,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,788.61/2,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.60

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