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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.37, 3,388.49 and 1,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.37, 3,388.49 and 1,336.35 is: 1,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.37 : 3,388.49 = 1,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.37/3,388.49 = 1,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.37x = 3,388.49 × 1,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.37x = 4,528,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,201.93/2,455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.21

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