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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.62, 3,695.49 and 820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.62, 3,695.49 and 820.30 is: 1,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.62 : 3,695.49 = 820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.62/3,695.49 = 820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.62x = 3,695.49 × 820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.62x = 3,031,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,406.35/2,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.47

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