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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.04, 3,400.38 and 1,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.04, 3,400.38 and 1,344.96 is: 1,856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.04 : 3,400.38 = 1,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.04/3,400.38 = 1,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.04x = 3,400.38 × 1,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.04x = 4,573,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,375.08/2,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.05

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