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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.17, 3,388.19 and 1,336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.17, 3,388.19 and 1,336.17 is: 1,843.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.17 : 3,388.19 = 1,336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.17/3,388.19 = 1,336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.17x = 3,388.19 × 1,336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.17x = 4,527,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,191.15/2,455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.94

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