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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.39, 3,694.97 and 1,308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.39, 3,694.97 and 1,308.11 is: 1,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.39 : 3,694.97 = 1,308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.39/3,694.97 = 1,308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.39x = 3,694.97 × 1,308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.39x = 4,833,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,427.21/2,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.90

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