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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.23, 3,389.61 and 1,337.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.23, 3,389.61 and 1,337.17 is: 1,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.23 : 3,389.61 = 1,337.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.23/3,389.61 = 1,337.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.23x = 3,389.61 × 1,337.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.23x = 4,532,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,484.80/2,456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.30

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