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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.36, 3,695.68 and 1,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.36, 3,695.68 and 1,230.72 is: 1,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.36 : 3,695.68 = 1,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.36/3,695.68 = 1,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.36x = 3,695.68 × 1,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.36x = 4,548,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,347.29/2,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.40

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