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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.59, 3,390.17 and 1,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.59, 3,390.17 and 1,394.34 is: 1,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.59 : 3,390.17 = 1,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.59/3,390.17 = 1,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.59x = 3,390.17 × 1,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.59x = 4,727,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,036.49/2,456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.23

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