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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.04, 3,398.40 and 1,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.04, 3,398.40 and 1,530.88 is: 2,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.04 : 3,398.40 = 1,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.04/3,398.40 = 1,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.04x = 3,398.40 × 1,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.04x = 5,202,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,542.59/2,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.24

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