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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453, 3,385.14 and 1,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453, 3,385.14 and 1,349 is: 1,861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453 : 3,385.14 = 1,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453/3,385.14 = 1,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453x = 3,385.14 × 1,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453x = 4,566,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,553.86/2,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.62

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