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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.38, 3,398.08 and 1,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.38, 3,398.08 and 1,414.44 is: 1,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.38 : 3,398.08 = 1,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.38/3,398.08 = 1,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.38x = 3,398.08 × 1,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.38x = 4,806,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,380.28/2,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.92

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