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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.96, 3,399.39 and 1,415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.96, 3,399.39 and 1,415.42 is: 1,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.96 : 3,399.39 = 1,415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.96/3,399.39 = 1,415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.96x = 3,399.39 × 1,415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.96x = 4,811,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,547.60/2,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.77

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