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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.53, 3,391.41 and 1,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.53, 3,391.41 and 1,338.48 is: 1,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.53 : 3,391.41 = 1,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.53/3,391.41 = 1,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.53x = 3,391.41 × 1,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.53x = 4,539,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,339.48/2,457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.12

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