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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.08, 3,398.40 and 1,414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.08, 3,398.40 and 1,414.84 is: 1,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.08 : 3,398.40 = 1,414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.08/3,398.40 = 1,414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.08x = 3,398.40 × 1,414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.08x = 4,808,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,192.26/2,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.90

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