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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.76, 3,699.12 and 1,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.76, 3,699.12 and 1,233.44 is: 1,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.76 : 3,699.12 = 1,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.76/3,699.12 = 1,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.76x = 3,699.12 × 1,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.76x = 4,562,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,642.57/2,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.40

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