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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.06, 3,396.34 and 1,342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.06, 3,396.34 and 1,342.06 is: 1,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.06 : 3,396.34 = 1,342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.06/3,396.34 = 1,342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.06x = 3,396.34 × 1,342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.06x = 4,558,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,087.73/2,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.08

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