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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.26, 4,966.65 and 1,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.26, 4,966.65 and 1,462.46 is: 2,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.26 : 4,966.65 = 1,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.26/4,966.65 = 1,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.26x = 4,966.65 × 1,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.26x = 7,263,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,526.96/3,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.92

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