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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.40, 3,385.79 and 1,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.40, 3,385.79 and 1,334.34 is: 1,841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.40 : 3,385.79 = 1,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.40/3,385.79 = 1,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.40x = 3,385.79 × 1,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.40x = 4,517,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,795.03/2,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.44

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