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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.64, 3,315.84 and 1,354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.64, 3,315.84 and 1,354.89 is: 1,869.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.64 : 3,315.84 = 1,354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.64/3,315.84 = 1,354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.64x = 3,315.84 × 1,354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.64x = 4,492,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,598.46/2,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.86

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