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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.68, 3,390.13 and 1,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.68, 3,390.13 and 1,337.59 is: 1,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.68 : 3,390.13 = 1,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.68/3,390.13 = 1,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.68x = 3,390.13 × 1,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.68x = 4,534,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,596.60/2,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.82

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