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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.61, 3,391.45 and 1,338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.61, 3,391.45 and 1,338.53 is: 1,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.61 : 3,391.45 = 1,338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.61/3,391.45 = 1,338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.61x = 3,391.45 × 1,338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.61x = 4,539,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,567.72/2,457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.15

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