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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.58, 3,691.56 and 817.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.58, 3,691.56 and 817.64 is: 1,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.58 : 3,691.56 = 817.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.58/3,691.56 = 817.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.58x = 3,691.56 × 817.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.58x = 3,018,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,367.12/2,461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.19

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