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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.23, 3,395.03 and 1,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.23, 3,395.03 and 1,341.14 is: 1,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.23 : 3,395.03 = 1,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.23/3,395.03 = 1,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.23x = 3,395.03 × 1,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.23x = 4,553,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,212.32/2,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.73

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