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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.64, 3,398.50 and 1,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.64, 3,398.50 and 1,414.62 is: 1,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.64 : 3,398.50 = 1,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.64/3,398.50 = 1,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.64x = 3,398.50 × 1,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.64x = 4,807,586.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,586.07/2,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.21

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