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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.16, 3,671.66 and 1,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.16, 3,671.66 and 1,340.88 is: 2,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.16 : 3,671.66 = 1,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.16/3,671.66 = 1,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.16x = 3,671.66 × 1,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.16x = 4,923,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,255.46/2,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.90

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