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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.94, 3,398.76 and 1,343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.94, 3,398.76 and 1,343.93 is: 1,854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.94 : 3,398.76 = 1,343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.94/3,398.76 = 1,343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.94x = 3,398.76 × 1,343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.94x = 4,567,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,678.53/2,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.56

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