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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.23, 3,397.46 and 1,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.23, 3,397.46 and 1,467.48 is: 2,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.23 : 3,397.46 = 1,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.23/3,397.46 = 1,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.23x = 3,397.46 × 1,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.23x = 4,985,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,704.60/2,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.87

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