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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.90, 3,691.58 and 1,229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.90, 3,691.58 and 1,229.06 is: 1,842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.90 : 3,691.58 = 1,229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.90/3,691.58 = 1,229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.90x = 3,691.58 × 1,229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.90x = 4,537,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,173.31/2,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.21

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