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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.18, 3,400.52 and 1,345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.18, 3,400.52 and 1,345.11 is: 1,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.18 : 3,400.52 = 1,345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.18/3,400.52 = 1,345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.18x = 3,400.52 × 1,345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.18x = 4,574,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,073.11/2,464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.23

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