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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.00, 3,397.88 and 1,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.00, 3,397.88 and 1,467.25 is: 2,025.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.00 : 3,397.88 = 1,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.00/3,397.88 = 1,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.00x = 3,397.88 × 1,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.00x = 4,985,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,534.60/2,462.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.00

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