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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.44, 3,392.92 and 1,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.44, 3,392.92 and 1,396.22 is: 1,926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.44 : 3,392.92 = 1,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.44/3,392.92 = 1,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.44x = 3,392.92 × 1,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.44x = 4,737,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,262.76/2,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.94

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