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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.20, 3,698.38 and 1,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.20, 3,698.38 and 1,232.76 is: 1,847.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.20 : 3,698.38 = 1,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.20/3,698.38 = 1,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.20x = 3,698.38 × 1,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.20x = 4,559,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,214.93/2,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.93

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