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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.36, 3,399.31 and 1,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.36, 3,399.31 and 1,901.57 is: 2,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.36 : 3,399.31 = 1,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.36/3,399.31 = 1,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.36x = 3,399.31 × 1,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.36x = 6,464,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,012.66/2,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.13

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