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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.52, 3,693.84 and 819.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.52, 3,693.84 and 819.62 is: 1,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.52 : 3,693.84 = 819.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.52/3,693.84 = 819.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.52x = 3,693.84 × 819.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.52x = 3,027,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,545.14/2,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.95

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