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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.92, 3,693.96 and 818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.92, 3,693.96 and 818.70 is: 1,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.92 : 3,693.96 = 818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.92/3,693.96 = 818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.92x = 3,693.96 × 818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.92x = 3,024,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,245.05/2,461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.41

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