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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.04, 3,690.66 and 817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.04, 3,690.66 and 817.74 is: 1,225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.04 : 3,690.66 = 817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.04/3,690.66 = 817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.04x = 3,690.66 × 817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.04x = 3,018,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,000.31/2,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.81

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