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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.09, 3,396.10 and 1,504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.09, 3,396.10 and 1,504.55 is: 2,075.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.09 : 3,396.10 = 1,504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.09/3,396.10 = 1,504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.09x = 3,396.10 × 1,504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.09x = 5,109,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,590.70/2,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.31

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