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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.49, 3,394.65 and 1,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.49, 3,394.65 and 1,872 is: 2,580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.49 : 3,394.65 = 1,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.49/3,394.65 = 1,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.49x = 3,394.65 × 1,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.49x = 6,354,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,784.80/2,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.63

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