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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.53, 3,395.55 and 1,341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.53, 3,395.55 and 1,341.47 is: 1,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.53 : 3,395.55 = 1,341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.53/3,395.55 = 1,341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.53x = 3,395.55 × 1,341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.53x = 4,555,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,035.43/2,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.24

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