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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.91, 3,694.97 and 820.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.91, 3,694.97 and 820.01 is: 1,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.91 : 3,694.97 = 820.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.91/3,694.97 = 820.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.91x = 3,694.97 × 820.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.91x = 3,029,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,912.35/2,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.72

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