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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.39, 3,399.77 and 1,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.39, 3,399.77 and 1,401.54 is: 1,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.39 : 3,399.77 = 1,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.39/3,399.77 = 1,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.39x = 3,399.77 × 1,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.39x = 4,764,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,906.64/2,463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.29

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