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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.98, 3,391.48 and 1,463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.98, 3,391.48 and 1,463.06 is: 2,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.98 : 3,391.48 = 1,463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.98/3,391.48 = 1,463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.98x = 3,391.48 × 1,463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.98x = 4,961,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,938.73/2,457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.71

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