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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.29, 3,694.98 and 819.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.29, 3,694.98 and 819.85 is: 1,229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.29 : 3,694.98 = 819.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.29/3,694.98 = 819.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.29x = 3,694.98 × 819.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.29x = 3,029,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,312.81/2,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.78

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