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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.46, 3,389.91 and 1,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.46, 3,389.91 and 1,337.40 is: 1,845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.46 : 3,389.91 = 1,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.46/3,389.91 = 1,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.46x = 3,389.91 × 1,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.46x = 4,533,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,665.63/2,456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.61

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