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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.25, 3,694.39 and 1,807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.25, 3,694.39 and 1,807.47 is: 2,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.25 : 3,694.39 = 1,807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.25/3,694.39 = 1,807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.25x = 3,694.39 × 1,807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.25x = 6,677,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677,494.57/2,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.95

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