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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.87, 3,400.25 and 1,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.87, 3,400.25 and 1,344.77 is: 1,855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.87 : 3,400.25 = 1,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.87/3,400.25 = 1,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.87x = 3,400.25 × 1,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.87x = 4,572,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,554.19/2,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.84

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