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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.03, 3,396.69 and 1,399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.03, 3,396.69 and 1,399.27 is: 1,931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.03 : 3,396.69 = 1,399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.03/3,396.69 = 1,399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.03x = 3,396.69 × 1,399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.03x = 4,752,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,886.42/2,461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.26

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