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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.01, 3,397.26 and 1,399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.01, 3,397.26 and 1,399.41 is: 1,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.01 : 3,397.26 = 1,399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.01/3,397.26 = 1,399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.01x = 3,397.26 × 1,399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.01x = 4,754,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,159.62/2,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.01

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