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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.70, 3,390.23 and 1,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.70, 3,390.23 and 1,337.64 is: 1,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.70 : 3,390.23 = 1,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.70/3,390.23 = 1,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.70x = 3,390.23 × 1,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.70x = 4,534,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,903.66/2,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.93

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