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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.26, 3,390.70 and 1,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.26, 3,390.70 and 1,749.52 is: 2,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.26 : 3,390.70 = 1,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.26/3,390.70 = 1,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.26x = 3,390.70 × 1,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.26x = 5,932,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,097.46/2,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.09

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