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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.65, 3,398.42 and 1,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.65, 3,398.42 and 1,343.64 is: 1,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.65 : 3,398.42 = 1,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.65/3,398.42 = 1,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.65x = 3,398.42 × 1,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.65x = 4,566,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,253.05/2,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.20

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