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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.89, 3,393.34 and 1,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.89, 3,393.34 and 1,339.77 is: 1,848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.89 : 3,393.34 = 1,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.89/3,393.34 = 1,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.89x = 3,393.34 × 1,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.89x = 4,546,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,290.00/2,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.92

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