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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.56, 3,694.58 and 819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.56, 3,694.58 and 819.78 is: 1,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.56 : 3,694.58 = 819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.56/3,694.58 = 819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.56x = 3,694.58 × 819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.56x = 3,028,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,742.79/2,463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.42

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