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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.42, 3,396.74 and 1,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.42, 3,396.74 and 1,342.36 is: 1,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.42 : 3,396.74 = 1,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.42/3,396.74 = 1,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.42x = 3,396.74 × 1,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.42x = 4,559,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,647.91/2,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.45

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