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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.06, 3,397.78 and 1,414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.06, 3,397.78 and 1,414.19 is: 1,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.06 : 3,397.78 = 1,414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.06/3,397.78 = 1,414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.06x = 3,397.78 × 1,414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.06x = 4,805,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,116.76/2,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.66

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