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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.71, 3,392.96 and 1,339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.71, 3,392.96 and 1,339.65 is: 1,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.71 : 3,392.96 = 1,339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.71/3,392.96 = 1,339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.71x = 3,392.96 × 1,339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.71x = 4,545,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,372.17/2,458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.68

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