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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.37, 3,697.62 and 1,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.37, 3,697.62 and 1,233.15 is: 1,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.37 : 3,697.62 = 1,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.37/3,697.62 = 1,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.37x = 3,697.62 × 1,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.37x = 4,559,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,720.10/2,466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.76

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