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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.49, 3,399.66 and 1,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.49, 3,399.66 and 1,401.23 is: 1,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.49 : 3,399.66 = 1,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.49/3,399.66 = 1,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.49x = 3,399.66 × 1,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.49x = 4,763,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,696.08/2,463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.72

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