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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.92, 3,693.15 and 818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.92, 3,693.15 and 818.89 is: 1,227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.92 : 3,693.15 = 818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.92/3,693.15 = 818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.92x = 3,693.15 × 818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.92x = 3,024,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,283.60/2,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.93

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