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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.55, 3,696.82 and 1,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.55, 3,696.82 and 1,230.72 is: 1,846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.55 : 3,696.82 = 1,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.55/3,696.82 = 1,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.55x = 3,696.82 × 1,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.55x = 4,549,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,750.31/2,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.08

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