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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.76, 3,390.32 and 1,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.76, 3,390.32 and 1,352.76 is: 1,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.76 : 3,390.32 = 1,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.76/3,390.32 = 1,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.76x = 3,390.32 × 1,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.76x = 4,586,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,289.28/2,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.80

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