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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.71, 3,390.33 and 1,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.71, 3,390.33 and 1,337.72 is: 1,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.71 : 3,390.33 = 1,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.71/3,390.33 = 1,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.71x = 3,390.33 × 1,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.71x = 4,535,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,288.61/2,456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.09

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