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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.89, 3,695.38 and 1,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.89, 3,695.38 and 1,231.66 is: 1,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.89 : 3,695.38 = 1,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.89/3,695.38 = 1,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.89x = 3,695.38 × 1,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.89x = 4,551,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,451.73/2,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.51

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