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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.94, 3,688.32 and 1,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.94, 3,688.32 and 1,209.66 is: 1,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.94 : 3,688.32 = 1,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.94/3,688.32 = 1,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.94x = 3,688.32 × 1,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.94x = 4,461,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,613.17/2,459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.71

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