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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.17, 3,691.67 and 1,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.17, 3,691.67 and 1,292.54 is: 1,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.17 : 3,691.67 = 1,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.17/3,691.67 = 1,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.17x = 3,691.67 × 1,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.17x = 4,771,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,606.22/2,463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.18

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