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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.96, 3,696.19 and 820.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.96, 3,696.19 and 820.63 is: 1,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.96 : 3,696.19 = 820.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.96/3,696.19 = 820.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.96x = 3,696.19 × 820.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.96x = 3,033,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,206.97/2,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.03

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