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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.78, 3,391.70 and 1,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.78, 3,391.70 and 1,395.50 is: 1,925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.78 : 3,391.70 = 1,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.78/3,391.70 = 1,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.78x = 3,391.70 × 1,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.78x = 4,733,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,117.35/2,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.77

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