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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.09, 3,390.62 and 1,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.09, 3,390.62 and 1,462.44 is: 2,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.09 : 3,390.62 = 1,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.09/3,390.62 = 1,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.09x = 3,390.62 × 1,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.09x = 4,958,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,578.31/2,457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.07

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