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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.14, 3,398.58 and 1,612.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.14, 3,398.58 and 1,612.59 is: 2,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.14 : 3,398.58 = 1,612.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.14/3,398.58 = 1,612.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.14x = 3,398.58 × 1,612.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.14x = 5,480,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480,516.12/2,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.02

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