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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.66, 3,390.08 and 1,337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.66, 3,390.08 and 1,337.57 is: 1,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.66 : 3,390.08 = 1,337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.66/3,390.08 = 1,337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.66x = 3,390.08 × 1,337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.66x = 4,534,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,481.12/2,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.79

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