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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.02, 3,694.59 and 820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.02, 3,694.59 and 820.14 is: 1,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.02 : 3,694.59 = 820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.02/3,694.59 = 820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.02x = 3,694.59 × 820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.02x = 3,030,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,081.04/2,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.73

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