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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.27, 3,402.06 and 1,346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.27, 3,402.06 and 1,346.21 is: 1,857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.27 : 3,402.06 = 1,346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.27/3,402.06 = 1,346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.27x = 3,402.06 × 1,346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.27x = 4,579,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,870.18/2,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.76

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