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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.76, 3,399.30 and 1,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.76, 3,399.30 and 1,415.16 is: 1,953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.76 : 3,399.30 = 1,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.76/3,399.30 = 1,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.76x = 3,399.30 × 1,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.76x = 4,810,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,553.39/2,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.32

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