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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.63, 3,391.44 and 1,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.63, 3,391.44 and 1,366.17 is: 1,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.63 : 3,391.44 = 1,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.63/3,391.44 = 1,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.63x = 3,391.44 × 1,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.63x = 4,633,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,283.58/2,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.26

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