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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.92, 3,396.05 and 1,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.92, 3,396.05 and 1,341.86 is: 1,851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.92 : 3,396.05 = 1,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.92/3,396.05 = 1,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.92x = 3,396.05 × 1,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.92x = 4,557,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,023.65/2,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.76

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