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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.58, 3,390.12 and 1,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.58, 3,390.12 and 1,394.27 is: 1,924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.58 : 3,390.12 = 1,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.58/3,390.12 = 1,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.58x = 3,390.12 × 1,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.58x = 4,726,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,742.61/2,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.12

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