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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.24, 2,195.40 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.24, 2,195.40 and 943.04 is: 1,415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.24 : 2,195.40 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.24/2,195.40 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.24x = 2,195.40 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.24x = 2,070,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,350.02/1,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.88

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