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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.95, 3,704.60 and 1,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.95, 3,704.60 and 1,236.54 is: 1,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.95 : 3,704.60 = 1,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.95/3,704.60 = 1,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.95x = 3,704.60 × 1,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.95x = 4,580,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,886.08/2,468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.40

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