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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.58, 3,694.62 and 1,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.58, 3,694.62 and 1,075.26 is: 1,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.58 : 3,694.62 = 1,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.58/3,694.62 = 1,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.58x = 3,694.62 × 1,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.58x = 3,972,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,677.10/2,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.22

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