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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.03, 3,694.59 and 819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.03, 3,694.59 and 819.59 is: 1,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.03 : 3,694.59 = 819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.03/3,694.59 = 819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.03x = 3,694.59 × 819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.03x = 3,028,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,049.02/2,463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.40

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