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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.93, 3,399.33 and 1,896.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.93, 3,399.33 and 1,896.94 is: 2,617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.93 : 3,399.33 = 1,896.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.93/3,399.33 = 1,896.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.93x = 3,399.33 × 1,896.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.93x = 6,448,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,316.55/2,463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.09

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