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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.40, 3,397.75 and 1,797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.40, 3,397.75 and 1,797.19 is: 2,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.40 : 3,397.75 = 1,797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.40/3,397.75 = 1,797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.40x = 3,397.75 × 1,797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.40x = 6,106,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106,389.34/2,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.85

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