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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.59, 3,391.49 and 1,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.59, 3,391.49 and 1,395.32 is: 1,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.59 : 3,391.49 = 1,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.59/3,391.49 = 1,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.59x = 3,391.49 × 1,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.59x = 4,732,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,189.89/2,457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.54

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