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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.64, 3,446.66 and 1,393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.64, 3,446.66 and 1,393.64 is: 1,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.64 : 3,446.66 = 1,393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.64/3,446.66 = 1,393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.64x = 3,446.66 × 1,393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.64x = 4,803,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,403.24/2,497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.18

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