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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.33, 3,388.30 and 1,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.33, 3,388.30 and 1,461.44 is: 2,015.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.33 : 3,388.30 = 1,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.33/3,388.30 = 1,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.33x = 3,388.30 × 1,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.33x = 4,951,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,801.97/2,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.94

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