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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.57, 3,388.77 and 1,336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.57, 3,388.77 and 1,336.45 is: 1,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.57 : 3,388.77 = 1,336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.57/3,388.77 = 1,336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.57x = 3,388.77 × 1,336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.57x = 4,528,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,919.55/2,455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.35

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