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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.39, 3,693.96 and 818.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.39, 3,693.96 and 818.57 is: 1,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.39 : 3,693.96 = 818.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.39/3,693.96 = 818.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.39x = 3,693.96 × 818.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.39x = 3,023,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,764.84/2,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.98

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