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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.69, 3,695.94 and 820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.69, 3,695.94 and 820.06 is: 1,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.69 : 3,695.94 = 820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.69/3,695.94 = 820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.69x = 3,695.94 × 820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.69x = 3,030,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,892.56/2,463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.22

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