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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.69, 3,399.96 and 1,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.69, 3,399.96 and 1,344.73 is: 1,855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.69 : 3,399.96 = 1,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.69/3,399.96 = 1,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.69x = 3,399.96 × 1,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.69x = 4,572,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,028.21/2,463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.76

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