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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.24, 3,392.40 and 1,395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.24, 3,392.40 and 1,395.97 is: 1,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.24 : 3,392.40 = 1,395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.24/3,392.40 = 1,395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.24x = 3,392.40 × 1,395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.24x = 4,735,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,685.38/2,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.46

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