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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.06, 3,398.07 and 2,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.06, 3,398.07 and 2,351.34 is: 3,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.06 : 3,398.07 = 2,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.06/3,398.07 = 2,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.06x = 3,398.07 × 2,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.06x = 7,990,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990,006.16/2,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.25

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