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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.75, 3,387.47 and 1,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.75, 3,387.47 and 1,335.66 is: 1,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.75 : 3,387.47 = 1,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.75/3,387.47 = 1,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.75x = 3,387.47 × 1,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.75x = 4,524,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,488.80/2,454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.16

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