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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.28, 3,696.59 and 821.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.28, 3,696.59 and 821.97 is: 1,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.28 : 3,696.59 = 821.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.28/3,696.59 = 821.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.28x = 3,696.59 × 821.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.28x = 3,038,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,486.08/2,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.01

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