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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.32, 2,194.92 and 1,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.32, 2,194.92 and 1,343.52 is: 2,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.32 : 2,194.92 = 1,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.32/2,194.92 = 1,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.32x = 2,194.92 × 1,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.32x = 2,948,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,918.92/1,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.60

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