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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.00, 3,396.13 and 1,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.00, 3,396.13 and 1,528.88 is: 2,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.00 : 3,396.13 = 1,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.00/3,396.13 = 1,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.00x = 3,396.13 × 1,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.00x = 5,192,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,254.43/2,462.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.96

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