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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.91, 3,391.92 and 1,338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.91, 3,391.92 and 1,338.85 is: 1,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.91 : 3,391.92 = 1,338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.91/3,391.92 = 1,338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.91x = 3,391.92 × 1,338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.91x = 4,541,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,272.09/2,457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.62

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