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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.88, 3,701.38 and 1,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.88, 3,701.38 and 1,235.66 is: 1,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.88 : 3,701.38 = 1,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.88/3,701.38 = 1,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.88x = 3,701.38 × 1,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.88x = 4,573,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,647.21/2,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.52

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