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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.22, 3,402.32 and 1,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.22, 3,402.32 and 1,871.73 is: 2,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.22 : 3,402.32 = 1,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.22/3,402.32 = 1,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.22x = 3,402.32 × 1,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.22x = 6,368,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,215.05/2,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.37

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