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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.46, 3,393.05 and 1,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.46, 3,393.05 and 1,675.14 is: 2,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.46 : 3,393.05 = 1,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.46/3,393.05 = 1,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.46x = 3,393.05 × 1,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.46x = 5,683,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,825.40/2,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.19

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