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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.61, 3,402.57 and 1,346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.61, 3,402.57 and 1,346.58 is: 1,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.61 : 3,402.57 = 1,346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.61/3,402.57 = 1,346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.61x = 3,402.57 × 1,346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.61x = 4,581,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,832.71/2,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.30

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