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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.33, 3,389.91 and 1,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.33, 3,389.91 and 1,394.27 is: 1,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.33 : 3,389.91 = 1,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.33/3,389.91 = 1,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.33x = 3,389.91 × 1,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.33x = 4,726,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,463.34/2,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.20

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