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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.35, 3,392.49 and 1,339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.35, 3,392.49 and 1,339.28 is: 1,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.35 : 3,392.49 = 1,339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.35/3,392.49 = 1,339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.35x = 3,392.49 × 1,339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.35x = 4,543,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,477.04/2,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.18

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