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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.41, 3,315.28 and 1,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.41, 3,315.28 and 1,354.48 is: 1,869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.41 : 3,315.28 = 1,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.41/3,315.28 = 1,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.41x = 3,315.28 × 1,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.41x = 4,490,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,480.45/2,402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.16

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