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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.54, 3,391.68 and 1,462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.54, 3,391.68 and 1,462.98 is: 2,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.54 : 3,391.68 = 1,462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.54/3,391.68 = 1,462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.54x = 3,391.68 × 1,462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.54x = 4,961,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,960.01/2,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.08

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