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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.04, 3,399.38 and 2,382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.04, 3,399.38 and 2,382.04 is: 3,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.04 : 3,399.38 = 2,382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.04/3,399.38 = 2,382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.04x = 3,399.38 × 2,382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.04x = 8,097,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,459.14/2,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.59

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