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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.47, 3,398.56 and 1,467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.47, 3,398.56 and 1,467.77 is: 2,025.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.47 : 3,398.56 = 1,467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.47/3,398.56 = 1,467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.47x = 3,398.56 × 1,467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.47x = 4,988,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,304.41/2,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.73

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