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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.48, 3,696.30 and 1,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.48, 3,696.30 and 1,231.28 is: 1,848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.48 : 3,696.30 = 1,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.48/3,696.30 = 1,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.48x = 3,696.30 × 1,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.48x = 4,551,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,180.26/2,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.21

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