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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.19, 3,398.96 and 2,124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.19, 3,398.96 and 2,124.75 is: 2,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.19 : 3,398.96 = 2,124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.19/3,398.96 = 2,124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.19x = 3,398.96 × 2,124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.19x = 7,221,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,929.64/2,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.13

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