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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.98, 3,400.25 and 1,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.98, 3,400.25 and 1,344.89 is: 1,855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.98 : 3,400.25 = 1,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.98/3,400.25 = 1,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.98x = 3,400.25 × 1,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.98x = 4,572,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,944.87/2,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.92

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