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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.65, 3,394.49 and 1,963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.65, 3,394.49 and 1,963.36 is: 2,712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.65 : 3,394.49 = 1,963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.65/3,394.49 = 1,963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.65x = 3,394.49 × 1,963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.65x = 6,664,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,610.79/2,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.89

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