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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.43, 3,694.41 and 1,475.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.43, 3,694.41 and 1,475.09 is: 2,213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.43 : 3,694.41 = 1,475.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.43/3,694.41 = 1,475.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.43x = 3,694.41 × 1,475.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.43x = 5,449,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,587.25/2,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.09

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