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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.14, 3,393.69 and 1,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.14, 3,393.69 and 1,340.02 is: 1,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.14 : 3,393.69 = 1,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.14/3,393.69 = 1,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.14x = 3,393.69 × 1,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.14x = 4,547,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,603.99/2,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.27

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