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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.10, 3,696.70 and 820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.10, 3,696.70 and 820.60 is: 1,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.10 : 3,696.70 = 820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.10/3,696.70 = 820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.10x = 3,696.70 × 820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.10x = 3,033,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,512.02/2,464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.08

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