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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.37, 3,692.13 and 817.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.37, 3,692.13 and 817.86 is: 1,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.37 : 3,692.13 = 817.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.37/3,692.13 = 817.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.37x = 3,692.13 × 817.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.37x = 3,019,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,645.44/2,461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.82

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