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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464, 3,696.44 and 820.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464, 3,696.44 and 820.64 is: 1,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464 : 3,696.44 = 820.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464/3,696.44 = 820.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464x = 3,696.44 × 820.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464x = 3,033,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,446.52/2,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.11

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