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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.38, 3,396.57 and 1,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.38, 3,396.57 and 1,342.32 is: 1,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.38 : 3,396.57 = 1,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.38/3,396.57 = 1,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.38x = 3,396.57 × 1,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.38x = 4,559,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,283.84/2,461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.33

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