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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.03, 3,389.48 and 1,461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.03, 3,389.48 and 1,461.35 is: 2,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.03 : 3,389.48 = 1,461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.03/3,389.48 = 1,461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.03x = 3,389.48 × 1,461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.03x = 4,953,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,223.25/2,456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.76

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