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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.81, 3,396.02 and 1,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.81, 3,396.02 and 1,341.71 is: 1,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.81 : 3,396.02 = 1,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.81/3,396.02 = 1,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.81x = 3,396.02 × 1,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.81x = 4,556,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,450.31/2,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.61

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