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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.21, 3,321.43 and 1,463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.21, 3,321.43 and 1,463.49 is: 2,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.21 : 3,321.43 = 1,463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.21/3,321.43 = 1,463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.21x = 3,321.43 × 1,463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.21x = 4,860,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,879.59/2,407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.30

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