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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.35, 3,396.57 and 1,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.35, 3,396.57 and 1,384.59 is: 1,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.35 : 3,396.57 = 1,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.35/3,396.57 = 1,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.35x = 3,396.57 × 1,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.35x = 4,702,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,856.86/2,461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.68

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