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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.63, 3,379.11 and 1,344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.63, 3,379.11 and 1,344.63 is: 1,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.63 : 3,379.11 = 1,344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.63/3,379.11 = 1,344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.63x = 3,379.11 × 1,344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.63x = 4,543,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,629.06/2,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.58

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