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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.00, 3,692.20 and 818.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.00, 3,692.20 and 818.11 is: 1,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.00 : 3,692.20 = 818.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.00/3,692.20 = 818.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.00x = 3,692.20 × 818.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.00x = 3,020,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,617.53/2,462.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.89

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