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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.38, 3,698.40 and 1,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.38, 3,698.40 and 1,232.34 is: 1,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.38 : 3,698.40 = 1,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.38/3,698.40 = 1,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.38x = 3,698.40 × 1,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.38x = 4,557,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,686.26/2,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.18

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