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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.74, 3,388.74 and 1,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.74, 3,388.74 and 1,336.66 is: 1,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.74 : 3,388.74 = 1,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.74/3,388.74 = 1,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.74x = 3,388.74 × 1,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.74x = 4,529,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,593.21/2,455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.49

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