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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.41, 3,398.57 and 1,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.41, 3,398.57 and 1,467.76 is: 2,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.41 : 3,398.57 = 1,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.41/3,398.57 = 1,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.41x = 3,398.57 × 1,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.41x = 4,988,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,268.11/2,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.76

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