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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.12, 3,400.49 and 1,345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.12, 3,400.49 and 1,345.08 is: 1,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.12 : 3,400.49 = 1,345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.12/3,400.49 = 1,345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.12x = 3,400.49 × 1,345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.12x = 4,573,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,928.08/2,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.21

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