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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.72, 3,695.92 and 819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.72, 3,695.92 and 819.88 is: 1,229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.72 : 3,695.92 = 819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.72/3,695.92 = 819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.72x = 3,695.92 × 819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.72x = 3,030,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,210.89/2,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.93

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