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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.50, 3,395.60 and 1,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.50, 3,395.60 and 1,341.39 is: 1,851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.50 : 3,395.60 = 1,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.50/3,395.60 = 1,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.50x = 3,395.60 × 1,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.50x = 4,554,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,823.88/2,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.18

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