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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.44, 3,397.62 and 1,579.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.44, 3,397.62 and 1,579.33 is: 2,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.44 : 3,397.62 = 1,579.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.44/3,397.62 = 1,579.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.44x = 3,397.62 × 1,579.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.44x = 5,365,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,963.19/2,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.24

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