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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.89, 3,391.97 and 1,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.89, 3,391.97 and 1,338.76 is: 1,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.89 : 3,391.97 = 1,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.89/3,391.97 = 1,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.89x = 3,391.97 × 1,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.89x = 4,541,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,010.10/2,457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.52

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