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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.50, 3,694.32 and 819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.50, 3,694.32 and 819.80 is: 1,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.50 : 3,694.32 = 819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.50/3,694.32 = 819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.50x = 3,694.32 × 819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.50x = 3,028,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,603.54/2,463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.39

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