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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.53, 3,695.72 and 1,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.53, 3,695.72 and 1,230.71 is: 1,846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.53 : 3,695.72 = 1,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.53/3,695.72 = 1,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.53x = 3,695.72 × 1,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.53x = 4,548,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,334.93/2,463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.27

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