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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.50, 3,396.98 and 1,342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.50, 3,396.98 and 1,342.39 is: 1,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.50 : 3,396.98 = 1,342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.50/3,396.98 = 1,342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.50x = 3,396.98 × 1,342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.50x = 4,560,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,071.98/2,461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.56

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