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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.75, 3,688.99 and 1,226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.75, 3,688.99 and 1,226.41 is: 1,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.75 : 3,688.99 = 1,226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.75/3,688.99 = 1,226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.75x = 3,688.99 × 1,226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.75x = 4,524,208.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,208.84/2,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.05

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