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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.67, 3,399.84 and 1,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.67, 3,399.84 and 1,344.61 is: 1,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.67 : 3,399.84 = 1,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.67/3,399.84 = 1,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.67x = 3,399.84 × 1,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.67x = 4,571,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,458.86/2,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.55

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