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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.05, 3,394.79 and 1,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.05, 3,394.79 and 1,340.97 is: 1,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.05 : 3,394.79 = 1,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.05/3,394.79 = 1,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.05x = 3,394.79 × 1,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.05x = 4,552,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,311.55/2,460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.50

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