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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.44, 3,698.60 and 1,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.44, 3,698.60 and 1,232.36 is: 1,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.44 : 3,698.60 = 1,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.44/3,698.60 = 1,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.44x = 3,698.60 × 1,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.44x = 4,558,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,006.70/2,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.01

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