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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.44, 3,695.23 and 820.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.44, 3,695.23 and 820.15 is: 1,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.44 : 3,695.23 = 820.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.44/3,695.23 = 820.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.44x = 3,695.23 × 820.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.44x = 3,030,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,642.88/2,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.25

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