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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.58, 3,390.10 and 1,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.58, 3,390.10 and 1,337.54 is: 1,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.58 : 3,390.10 = 1,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.58/3,390.10 = 1,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.58x = 3,390.10 × 1,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.58x = 4,534,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,394.35/2,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.82

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