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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.41, 3,400.91 and 1,345.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.41, 3,400.91 and 1,345.37 is: 1,856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.41 : 3,400.91 = 1,345.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.41/3,400.91 = 1,345.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.41x = 3,400.91 × 1,345.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.41x = 4,575,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,463.60/2,464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.61

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