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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.46, 3,694.95 and 819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.46, 3,694.95 and 819.46 is: 1,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.46 : 3,694.95 = 819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.46/3,694.95 = 819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.46x = 3,694.95 × 819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.46x = 3,027,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,863.73/2,463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.11

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