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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.32, 3,394.98 and 1,963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.32, 3,394.98 and 1,963.08 is: 2,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.32 : 3,394.98 = 1,963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.32/3,394.98 = 1,963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.32x = 3,394.98 × 1,963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.32x = 6,664,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,617.34/2,461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.74

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