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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.77, 3,695.69 and 820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.77, 3,695.69 and 820.29 is: 1,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.77 : 3,695.69 = 820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.77/3,695.69 = 820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.77x = 3,695.69 × 820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.77x = 3,031,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,517.02/2,463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.44

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