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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.04, 3,396.60 and 1,504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.04, 3,396.60 and 1,504.45 is: 2,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.04 : 3,396.60 = 1,504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.04/3,396.60 = 1,504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.04x = 3,396.60 × 1,504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.04x = 5,110,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,012.02/2,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.52

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