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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.28, 3,693.92 and 818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.28, 3,693.92 and 818.72 is: 1,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.28 : 3,693.92 = 818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.28/3,693.92 = 818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.28x = 3,693.92 × 818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.28x = 3,024,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,286.18/2,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.25

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