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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.28, 3,385.59 and 1,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.28, 3,385.59 and 1,334.29 is: 1,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.28 : 3,385.59 = 1,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.28/3,385.59 = 1,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.28x = 3,385.59 × 1,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.28x = 4,517,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,358.88/2,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.35

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