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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.74, 3,401.42 and 1,345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.74, 3,401.42 and 1,345.73 is: 1,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.74 : 3,401.42 = 1,345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.74/3,401.42 = 1,345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.74x = 3,401.42 × 1,345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.74x = 4,577,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,369.20/2,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.14

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