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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.81, 3,697.97 and 1,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.81, 3,697.97 and 1,294.61 is: 1,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.81 : 3,697.97 = 1,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.81/3,697.97 = 1,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.81x = 3,697.97 × 1,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.81x = 4,787,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,428.94/2,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.10

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