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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.62, 3,386.03 and 1,334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.62, 3,386.03 and 1,334.58 is: 1,841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.62 : 3,386.03 = 1,334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.62/3,386.03 = 1,334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.62x = 3,386.03 × 1,334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.62x = 4,518,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,912.30/2,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.74

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