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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.89, 3,404.79 and 1,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.89, 3,404.79 and 1,459.38 is: 2,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.89 : 3,404.79 = 1,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.89/3,404.79 = 1,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.89x = 3,404.79 × 1,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.89x = 4,968,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,882.43/2,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.41

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