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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.66, 3,386.03 and 1,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.66, 3,386.03 and 1,334.59 is: 1,841.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.66 : 3,386.03 = 1,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.66/3,386.03 = 1,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.66x = 3,386.03 × 1,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.66x = 4,518,946.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,946.64/2,453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.71

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