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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.81, 3,691.92 and 817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.81, 3,691.92 and 817.92 is: 1,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.81 : 3,691.92 = 817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.81/3,691.92 = 817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.81x = 3,691.92 × 817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.81x = 3,019,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,676.75/2,461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.61

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