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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.13, 3,397.66 and 1,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.13, 3,397.66 and 1,467.18 is: 2,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.13 : 3,397.66 = 1,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.13/3,397.66 = 1,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.13x = 3,397.66 × 1,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.13x = 4,984,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,978.80/2,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.66

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