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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.24, 3,383.60 and 2,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.24, 3,383.60 and 2,047.52 is: 2,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.24 : 3,383.60 = 2,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.24/3,383.60 = 2,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.24x = 3,383.60 × 2,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.24x = 6,927,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927,988.67/2,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.69

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