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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.35, 3,399.48 and 1,344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.35, 3,399.48 and 1,344.39 is: 1,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.35 : 3,399.48 = 1,344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.35/3,399.48 = 1,344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.35x = 3,399.48 × 1,344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.35x = 4,570,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,226.92/2,463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.29

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