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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.52, 3,399.33 and 1,467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.52, 3,399.33 and 1,467.84 is: 2,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.52 : 3,399.33 = 1,467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.52/3,399.33 = 1,467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.52x = 3,399.33 × 1,467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.52x = 4,989,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,672.55/2,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.25

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