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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.72, 3,398.53 and 1,400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.72, 3,398.53 and 1,400.48 is: 1,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.72 : 3,398.53 = 1,400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.72/3,398.53 = 1,400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.72x = 3,398.53 × 1,400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.72x = 4,759,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,586.17/2,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.66

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