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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.39, 3,394.11 and 2,142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.39, 3,394.11 and 2,142.54 is: 2,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.39 : 3,394.11 = 2,142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.39/3,394.11 = 2,142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.39x = 3,394.11 × 2,142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.39x = 7,272,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,016.44/2,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.24

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