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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.26, 3,689.94 and 1,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.26, 3,689.94 and 1,227.99 is: 1,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.26 : 3,689.94 = 1,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.26/3,689.94 = 1,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.26x = 3,689.94 × 1,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.26x = 4,531,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,190.97/2,461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.01

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