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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.57, 3,692.13 and 818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.57, 3,692.13 and 818.30 is: 1,227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.57 : 3,692.13 = 818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.57/3,692.13 = 818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.57x = 3,692.13 × 818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.57x = 3,021,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,276.14/2,461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.38

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