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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.96, 3,401.60 and 1,345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.96, 3,401.60 and 1,345.90 is: 1,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.96 : 3,401.60 = 1,345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.96/3,401.60 = 1,345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.96x = 3,401.60 × 1,345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.96x = 4,578,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,213.44/2,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.32

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