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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.95, 3,394.66 and 1,340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.95, 3,394.66 and 1,340.93 is: 1,850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.95 : 3,394.66 = 1,340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.95/3,394.66 = 1,340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.95x = 3,394.66 × 1,340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.95x = 4,552,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,001.43/2,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.44

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