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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.29, 3,372.13 and 2,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.29, 3,372.13 and 2,445.71 is: 3,348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.29 : 3,372.13 = 2,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.29/3,372.13 = 2,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.29x = 3,372.13 × 2,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.29x = 8,247,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,238.26/2,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.06

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