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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.58, 3,402.39 and 1,346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.58, 3,402.39 and 1,346.51 is: 1,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.58 : 3,402.39 = 1,346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.58/3,402.39 = 1,346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.58x = 3,402.39 × 1,346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.58x = 4,581,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,364.03/2,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.13

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