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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.93, 3,398.50 and 1,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.93, 3,398.50 and 1,468.01 is: 2,025.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.93 : 3,398.50 = 1,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.93/3,398.50 = 1,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.93x = 3,398.50 × 1,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.93x = 4,989,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,031.99/2,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.65

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