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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.60, 3,699.30 and 1,817.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.60, 3,699.30 and 1,817.48 is: 2,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.60 : 3,699.30 = 1,817.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.60/3,699.30 = 1,817.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.60x = 3,699.30 × 1,817.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.60x = 6,723,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,403.76/2,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.21

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