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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.60, 3,391.26 and 1,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.60, 3,391.26 and 1,463.13 is: 2,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.60 : 3,391.26 = 1,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.60/3,391.26 = 1,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.60x = 3,391.26 × 1,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.60x = 4,961,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,854.24/2,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.98

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