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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.40, 2,192.64 and 1,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.40, 2,192.64 and 1,308.80 is: 1,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.40 : 2,192.64 = 1,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.40/2,192.64 = 1,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.40x = 2,192.64 × 1,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.40x = 2,869,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,727.23/1,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.34

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