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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.13, 3,687.33 and 1,419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.13, 3,687.33 and 1,419.94 is: 2,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.13 : 3,687.33 = 1,419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.13/3,687.33 = 1,419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.13x = 3,687.33 × 1,419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.13x = 5,235,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,787.36/2,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.53

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