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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.33, 3,683.83 and 1,206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.33, 3,683.83 and 1,206.29 is: 1,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.33 : 3,683.83 = 1,206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.33/3,683.83 = 1,206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.33x = 3,683.83 × 1,206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.33x = 4,443,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,775.75/2,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.12

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