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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.47, 3,391.30 and 1,338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.47, 3,391.30 and 1,338.41 is: 1,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.47 : 3,391.30 = 1,338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.47/3,391.30 = 1,338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.47x = 3,391.30 × 1,338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.47x = 4,538,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,954.97/2,457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.00

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