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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.47, 3,388.42 and 1,336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.47, 3,388.42 and 1,336.38 is: 1,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.47 : 3,388.42 = 1,336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.47/3,388.42 = 1,336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.47x = 3,388.42 × 1,336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.47x = 4,528,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,216.72/2,455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.13

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