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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.84, 3,818.30 and 1,229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.84, 3,818.30 and 1,229.91 is: 1,843.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.84 : 3,818.30 = 1,229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.84/3,818.30 = 1,229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.84x = 3,818.30 × 1,229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.84x = 4,696,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,159.20/2,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.92

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