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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.26, 3,688.45 and 1,227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.26, 3,688.45 and 1,227.03 is: 1,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.26 : 3,688.45 = 1,227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.26/3,688.45 = 1,227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.26x = 3,688.45 × 1,227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.26x = 4,525,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,832.67/2,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.58

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