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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.08, 3,396.16 and 1,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.08, 3,396.16 and 1,676.48 is: 2,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.08 : 3,396.16 = 1,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.08/3,396.16 = 1,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.08x = 3,396.16 × 1,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.08x = 5,693,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,594.32/2,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.51

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