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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.12, 3,397.74 and 1,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.12, 3,397.74 and 1,399.76 is: 1,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.12 : 3,397.74 = 1,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.12/3,397.74 = 1,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.12x = 3,397.74 × 1,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.12x = 4,756,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,020.54/2,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.68

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