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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.06, 3,389.38 and 1,337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.06, 3,389.38 and 1,337.02 is: 1,845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.06 : 3,389.38 = 1,337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.06/3,389.38 = 1,337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.06x = 3,389.38 × 1,337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.06x = 4,531,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,668.85/2,456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.10

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