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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.70, 3,399.88 and 1,344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.70, 3,399.88 and 1,344.63 is: 1,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.70 : 3,399.88 = 1,344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.70/3,399.88 = 1,344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.70x = 3,399.88 × 1,344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.70x = 4,571,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,573.43/2,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.57

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