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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.50, 3,388.50 and 1,336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.50, 3,388.50 and 1,336.41 is: 1,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.50 : 3,388.50 = 1,336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.50/3,388.50 = 1,336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.50x = 3,388.50 × 1,336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.50x = 4,528,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,425.29/2,455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.20

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