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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.49, 3,399.51 and 1,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.49, 3,399.51 and 1,344.38 is: 1,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.49 : 3,399.51 = 1,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.49/3,399.51 = 1,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.49x = 3,399.51 × 1,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.49x = 4,570,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,226.53/2,463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.18

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