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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.42, 3,395.36 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.42, 3,395.36 and 1,341.36 is: 1,851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.42 : 3,395.36 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.42/3,395.36 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.42x = 3,395.36 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.42x = 4,554,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,403.44/2,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.07

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