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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.60, 3,693.54 and 819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.60, 3,693.54 and 819.12 is: 1,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.60 : 3,693.54 = 819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.60/3,693.54 = 819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.60x = 3,693.54 × 819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.60x = 3,025,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,452.48/2,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.56

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