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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.95, 3,694.23 and 982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.95, 3,694.23 and 982.12 is: 1,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.95 : 3,694.23 = 982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.95/3,694.23 = 982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.95x = 3,694.23 × 982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.95x = 3,628,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,177.17/2,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.10

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