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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.52, 3,390.04 and 1,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.52, 3,390.04 and 1,337.52 is: 1,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.52 : 3,390.04 = 1,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.52/3,390.04 = 1,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.52x = 3,390.04 × 1,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.52x = 4,534,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,246.30/2,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.80

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