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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.67, 3,390.26 and 1,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.67, 3,390.26 and 1,337.67 is: 1,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.67 : 3,390.26 = 1,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.67/3,390.26 = 1,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.67x = 3,390.26 × 1,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.67x = 4,535,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,049.09/2,456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.01

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