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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.49, 3,390.31 and 1,394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.49, 3,390.31 and 1,394.53 is: 1,924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.49 : 3,390.31 = 1,394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.49/3,390.31 = 1,394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.49x = 3,390.31 × 1,394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.49x = 4,727,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,882.27/2,456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.65

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