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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.74, 3,398.47 and 1,343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.74, 3,398.47 and 1,343.63 is: 1,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.74 : 3,398.47 = 1,343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.74/3,398.47 = 1,343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.74x = 3,398.47 × 1,343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.74x = 4,566,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,286.25/2,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.15

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