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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.34, 3,315.68 and 1,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.34, 3,315.68 and 1,354.40 is: 1,869.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.34 : 3,315.68 = 1,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.34/3,315.68 = 1,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.34x = 3,315.68 × 1,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.34x = 4,490,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,756.99/2,402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.33

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