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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.29, 3,698.91 and 1,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.29, 3,698.91 and 1,148.94 is: 1,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.29 : 3,698.91 = 1,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.29/3,698.91 = 1,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.29x = 3,698.91 × 1,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.29x = 4,249,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,825.66/2,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.56

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