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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.76, 3,695.19 and 1,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.76, 3,695.19 and 1,231.49 is: 1,846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.76 : 3,695.19 = 1,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.76/3,695.19 = 1,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.76x = 3,695.19 × 1,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.76x = 4,550,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,589.53/2,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.26

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