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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.36, 3,692.48 and 818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.36, 3,692.48 and 818 is: 1,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.36 : 3,692.48 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.36/3,692.48 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.36x = 3,692.48 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.36x = 3,020,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,448.64/2,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.15

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