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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.69, 3,398.61 and 1,400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.69, 3,398.61 and 1,400.07 is: 1,932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.69 : 3,398.61 = 1,400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.69/3,398.61 = 1,400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.69x = 3,398.61 × 1,400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.69x = 4,758,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,282.91/2,462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.15

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