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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.42, 3,696.83 and 1,230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.42, 3,696.83 and 1,230.58 is: 1,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.42 : 3,696.83 = 1,230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.42/3,696.83 = 1,230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.42x = 3,696.83 × 1,230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.42x = 4,549,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,245.06/2,464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.97

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