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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.29, 3,399.36 and 1,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.29, 3,399.36 and 1,344.24 is: 1,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.29 : 3,399.36 = 1,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.29/3,399.36 = 1,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.29x = 3,399.36 × 1,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.29x = 4,569,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,550.65/2,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.06

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