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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.92, 3,696.37 and 1,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.92, 3,696.37 and 1,230.86 is: 1,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.92 : 3,696.37 = 1,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.92/3,696.37 = 1,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.92x = 3,696.37 × 1,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.92x = 4,549,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,713.98/2,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.79

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