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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.01, 3,694.07 and 1,230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.01, 3,694.07 and 1,230.79 is: 1,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.01 : 3,694.07 = 1,230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.01/3,694.07 = 1,230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.01x = 3,694.07 × 1,230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.01x = 4,546,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,624.42/2,464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.21

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