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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.24, 3,692.34 and 1,228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.24, 3,692.34 and 1,228.68 is: 1,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.24 : 3,692.34 = 1,228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.24/3,692.34 = 1,228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.24x = 3,692.34 × 1,228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.24x = 4,536,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,704.31/2,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.01

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