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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.29, 3,385.56 and 1,334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.29, 3,385.56 and 1,334.23 is: 1,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.29 : 3,385.56 = 1,334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.29/3,385.56 = 1,334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.29x = 3,385.56 × 1,334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.29x = 4,517,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,115.72/2,453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.25

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