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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.67, 3,391.46 and 1,338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.67, 3,391.46 and 1,338.58 is: 1,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.67 : 3,391.46 = 1,338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.67/3,391.46 = 1,338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.67x = 3,391.46 × 1,338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.67x = 4,539,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,723.57/2,457.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.17

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