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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.84, 3,699.36 and 1,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.84, 3,699.36 and 1,231.90 is: 1,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.84 : 3,699.36 = 1,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.84/3,699.36 = 1,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.84x = 3,699.36 × 1,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.84x = 4,557,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,241.58/2,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.90

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