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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.49, 3,320.65 and 1,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.49, 3,320.65 and 1,462.49 is: 2,018.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.49 : 3,320.65 = 1,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.49/3,320.65 = 1,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.49x = 3,320.65 × 1,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.49x = 4,856,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,406.87/2,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.04

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