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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.94, 3,397.28 and 1,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.94, 3,397.28 and 1,467.52 is: 2,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.94 : 3,397.28 = 1,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.94/3,397.28 = 1,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.94x = 3,397.28 × 1,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.94x = 4,985,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,560.51/2,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.23

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