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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.10, 3,717.78 and 1,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.10, 3,717.78 and 1,246.18 is: 1,869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.10 : 3,717.78 = 1,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.10/3,717.78 = 1,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.10x = 3,717.78 × 1,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.10x = 4,633,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,023.08/2,478.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.59

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