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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.92, 3,696.84 and 1,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.92, 3,696.84 and 1,231.38 is: 1,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.92 : 3,696.84 = 1,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.92/3,696.84 = 1,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.92x = 3,696.84 × 1,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.92x = 4,552,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,214.84/2,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.80

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