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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.76, 3,694.13 and 819.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.76, 3,694.13 and 819.30 is: 1,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.76 : 3,694.13 = 819.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.76/3,694.13 = 819.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.76x = 3,694.13 × 819.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.76x = 3,026,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,603.78/2,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.95

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