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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.23, 3,693.91 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.23, 3,693.91 and 818.74 is: 1,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.23 : 3,693.91 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.23/3,693.91 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.23x = 3,693.91 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.23x = 3,024,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,351.87/2,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.30

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