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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.07, 3,396.30 and 1,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.07, 3,396.30 and 1,341.99 is: 1,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.07 : 3,396.30 = 1,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.07/3,396.30 = 1,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.07x = 3,396.30 × 1,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.07x = 4,557,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,808.34/2,461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.97

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