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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.37, 3,694.63 and 1,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.37, 3,694.63 and 1,231.16 is: 1,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.37 : 3,694.63 = 1,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.37/3,694.63 = 1,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.37x = 3,694.63 × 1,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.37x = 4,548,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,680.67/2,464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.78

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