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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.75, 3,690.49 and 1,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.75, 3,690.49 and 1,227.41 is: 1,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.75 : 3,690.49 = 1,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.75/3,690.49 = 1,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.75x = 3,690.49 × 1,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.75x = 4,529,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,744.33/2,463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.56

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