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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.89, 3,398.63 and 1,519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.89, 3,398.63 and 1,519.97 is: 2,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.89 : 3,398.63 = 1,519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.89/3,398.63 = 1,519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.89x = 3,398.63 × 1,519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.89x = 5,165,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,791.05/2,463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.60

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