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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.34, 3,397.98 and 1,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.34, 3,397.98 and 1,343.28 is: 1,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.34 : 3,397.98 = 1,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.34/3,397.98 = 1,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.34x = 3,397.98 × 1,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.34x = 4,564,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,438.57/2,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.70

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