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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.99, 3,696.23 and 820.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.99, 3,696.23 and 820.09 is: 1,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.99 : 3,696.23 = 820.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.99/3,696.23 = 820.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.99x = 3,696.23 × 820.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.99x = 3,031,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,247.93/2,463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.22

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