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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.12, 3,390.84 and 1,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.12, 3,390.84 and 1,394.76 is: 1,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.12 : 3,390.84 = 1,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.12/3,390.84 = 1,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.12x = 3,390.84 × 1,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.12x = 4,729,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,408.00/2,457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.78

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