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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.43, 3,393.86 and 1,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.43, 3,393.86 and 1,676.59 is: 2,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.43 : 3,393.86 = 1,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.43/3,393.86 = 1,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.43x = 3,393.86 × 1,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.43x = 5,690,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,086.39/2,458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.52

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