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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.82, 3,402.90 and 1,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.82, 3,402.90 and 1,346.83 is: 1,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.82 : 3,402.90 = 1,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.82/3,402.90 = 1,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.82x = 3,402.90 × 1,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.82x = 4,583,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,127.81/2,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.66

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