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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.11, 3,694.01 and 820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.11, 3,694.01 and 820.22 is: 1,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.11 : 3,694.01 = 820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.11/3,694.01 = 820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.11x = 3,694.01 × 820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.11x = 3,029,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,878.31/2,464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.60

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