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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.05, 3,695.14 and 819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.05, 3,695.14 and 819.66 is: 1,229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.05 : 3,695.14 = 819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.05/3,695.14 = 819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.05x = 3,695.14 × 819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.05x = 3,028,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,768.72/2,463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.68

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