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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.38, 3,685.62 and 1,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.38, 3,685.62 and 1,225.11 is: 1,836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.38 : 3,685.62 = 1,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.38/3,685.62 = 1,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.38x = 3,685.62 × 1,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.38x = 4,515,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,289.92/2,458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.69

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