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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.57, 3,395.82 and 1,930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.57, 3,395.82 and 1,930.50 is: 2,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.57 : 3,395.82 = 1,930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.57/3,395.82 = 1,930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.57x = 3,395.82 × 1,930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.57x = 6,555,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,637.75/2,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.11

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