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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.36, 3,400.61 and 1,401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.36, 3,400.61 and 1,401.84 is: 1,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.36 : 3,400.61 = 1,401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.36/3,400.61 = 1,401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.36x = 3,400.61 × 1,401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.36x = 4,767,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,123.13/2,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.43

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