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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.67, 3,388.79 and 1,336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.67, 3,388.79 and 1,336.61 is: 1,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.67 : 3,388.79 = 1,336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.67/3,388.79 = 1,336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.67x = 3,388.79 × 1,336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.67x = 4,529,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,466.97/2,455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.50

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