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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.56, 3,395.52 and 1,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.56, 3,395.52 and 1,341.50 is: 1,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.56 : 3,395.52 = 1,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.56/3,395.52 = 1,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.56x = 3,395.52 × 1,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.56x = 4,555,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,073.10/2,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.24

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