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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.40, 3,693.20 and 818.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.40, 3,693.20 and 818.78 is: 1,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.40 : 3,693.20 = 818.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.40/3,693.20 = 818.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.40x = 3,693.20 × 818.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.40x = 3,023,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,895.74/2,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.03

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