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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.46, 3,392.36 and 1,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.46, 3,392.36 and 1,396.33 is: 1,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.46 : 3,392.36 = 1,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.46/3,392.36 = 1,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.46x = 3,392.36 × 1,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.46x = 4,736,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,854.04/2,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.76

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