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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.24, 3,254.34 and 1,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.24, 3,254.34 and 1,463.32 is: 2,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.24 : 3,254.34 = 1,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.24/3,254.34 = 1,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.24x = 3,254.34 × 1,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.24x = 4,762,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,140.81/2,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.51

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