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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.82, 3,315.92 and 1,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.82, 3,315.92 and 1,354.88 is: 1,869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.82 : 3,315.92 = 1,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.82/3,315.92 = 1,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.82x = 3,315.92 × 1,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.82x = 4,492,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,650.34/2,402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.74

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