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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.78, 3,390.80 and 1,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.78, 3,390.80 and 1,462.40 is: 2,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.78 : 3,390.80 = 1,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.78/3,390.80 = 1,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.78x = 3,390.80 × 1,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.78x = 4,958,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,705.92/2,456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.38

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