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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.09, 3,314.61 and 1,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.09, 3,314.61 and 1,354.16 is: 1,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.09 : 3,314.61 = 1,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.09/3,314.61 = 1,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.09x = 3,314.61 × 1,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.09x = 4,488,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,495.70/2,402.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.58

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