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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.84, 3,398.84 and 1,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.84, 3,398.84 and 1,415.24 is: 1,953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.84 : 3,398.84 = 1,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.84/3,398.84 = 1,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.84x = 3,398.84 × 1,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.84x = 4,810,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,174.32/2,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.10

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