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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.89, 3,395.98 and 1,341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.89, 3,395.98 and 1,341.79 is: 1,851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.89 : 3,395.98 = 1,341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.89/3,395.98 = 1,341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.89x = 3,395.98 × 1,341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.89x = 4,556,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,692.00/2,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.64

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