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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.79, 3,391.70 and 1,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.79, 3,391.70 and 1,463.04 is: 2,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.79 : 3,391.70 = 1,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.79/3,391.70 = 1,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.79x = 3,391.70 × 1,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.79x = 4,962,192.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,192.77/2,457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.97

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