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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.48, 3,393.99 and 1,340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.48, 3,393.99 and 1,340.39 is: 1,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.48 : 3,393.99 = 1,340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.48/3,393.99 = 1,340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.48x = 3,393.99 × 1,340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.48x = 4,549,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,267.31/2,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.69

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