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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.72, 3,701.33 and 1,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.72, 3,701.33 and 1,235.24 is: 1,851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.72 : 3,701.33 = 1,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.72/3,701.33 = 1,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.72x = 3,701.33 × 1,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.72x = 4,572,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,024.69/2,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.99

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