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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.63, 3,398.42 and 1,414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.63, 3,398.42 and 1,414.69 is: 1,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.63 : 3,398.42 = 1,414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.63/3,398.42 = 1,414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.63x = 3,398.42 × 1,414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.63x = 4,807,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,705.83/2,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.27

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