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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.61, 3,390.09 and 1,337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.61, 3,390.09 and 1,337.53 is: 1,845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.61 : 3,390.09 = 1,337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.61/3,390.09 = 1,337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.61x = 3,390.09 × 1,337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.61x = 4,534,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,347.08/2,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.77

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