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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.25, 3,397.94 and 1,343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.25, 3,397.94 and 1,343.22 is: 1,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.25 : 3,397.94 = 1,343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.25/3,397.94 = 1,343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.25x = 3,397.94 × 1,343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.25x = 4,564,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,180.97/2,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.66

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