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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.38, 3,445.00 and 1,392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.38, 3,445.00 and 1,392.38 is: 1,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.38 : 3,445.00 = 1,392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.38/3,445.00 = 1,392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.38x = 3,445.00 × 1,392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.38x = 4,796,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,728.39/2,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.48

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