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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.59, 3,385.81 and 1,334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.59, 3,385.81 and 1,334.52 is: 1,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.59 : 3,385.81 = 1,334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.59/3,385.81 = 1,334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.59x = 3,385.81 × 1,334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.59x = 4,518,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,431.16/2,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.56

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