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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.42, 3,671.23 and 2,185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.42, 3,671.23 and 2,185.40 is: 3,258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.42 : 3,671.23 = 2,185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.42/3,671.23 = 2,185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.42x = 3,671.23 × 2,185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.42x = 8,023,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,095.12/2,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.22

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