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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.34, 3,695.26 and 1,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.34, 3,695.26 and 1,367.58 is: 2,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.34 : 3,695.26 = 1,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.34/3,695.26 = 1,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.34x = 3,695.26 × 1,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.34x = 5,053,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,563.67/2,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.34

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