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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.10, 3,695.55 and 1,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.10, 3,695.55 and 1,230.90 is: 1,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.10 : 3,695.55 = 1,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.10/3,695.55 = 1,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.10x = 3,695.55 × 1,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.10x = 4,548,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,852.50/2,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.55

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