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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.17, 3,397.77 and 1,343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.17, 3,397.77 and 1,343.11 is: 1,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.17 : 3,397.77 = 1,343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.17/3,397.77 = 1,343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.17x = 3,397.77 × 1,343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.17x = 4,563,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,578.86/2,462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.48

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