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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.96, 3,696.36 and 820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.96, 3,696.36 and 820.92 is: 1,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.96 : 3,696.36 = 820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.96/3,696.36 = 820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.96x = 3,696.36 × 820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.96x = 3,034,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,415.85/2,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.52

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