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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.97, 3,386.48 and 1,334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.97, 3,386.48 and 1,334.89 is: 1,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.97 : 3,386.48 = 1,334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.97/3,386.48 = 1,334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.97x = 3,386.48 × 1,334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.97x = 4,520,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,575.85/2,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.15

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