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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.97, 3,390.62 and 1,352.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.97, 3,390.62 and 1,352.97 is: 1,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.97 : 3,390.62 = 1,352.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.97/3,390.62 = 1,352.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.97x = 3,390.62 × 1,352.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.97x = 4,587,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,399.52/2,456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.10

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