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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.29, 3,322.28 and 1,462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.29, 3,322.28 and 1,462.86 is: 2,018.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.29 : 3,322.28 = 1,462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.29/3,322.28 = 1,462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.29x = 3,322.28 × 1,462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.29x = 4,860,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,023.21/2,407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.88

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