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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.02, 3,390.62 and 1,338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.02, 3,390.62 and 1,338.01 is: 1,846.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.02 : 3,390.62 = 1,338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.02/3,390.62 = 1,338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.02x = 3,390.62 × 1,338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.02x = 4,536,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,683.47/2,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.42

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