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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.92, 3,694.65 and 819.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.92, 3,694.65 and 819.89 is: 1,229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.92 : 3,694.65 = 819.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.92/3,694.65 = 819.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.92x = 3,694.65 × 819.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.92x = 3,029,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,206.59/2,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.43

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