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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.16, 3,695.28 and 1,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.16, 3,695.28 and 1,352.46 is: 2,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.16 : 3,695.28 = 1,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.16/3,695.28 = 1,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.16x = 3,695.28 × 1,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.16x = 4,997,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,718.39/2,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.81

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