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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.23, 3,385.49 and 1,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.23, 3,385.49 and 1,334.17 is: 1,841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.23 : 3,385.49 = 1,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.23/3,385.49 = 1,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.23x = 3,385.49 × 1,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.23x = 4,516,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,802.27/2,453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.17

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