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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.38, 3,695.16 and 820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.38, 3,695.16 and 820.47 is: 1,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.38 : 3,695.16 = 820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.38/3,695.16 = 820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.38x = 3,695.16 × 820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.38x = 3,031,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,767.93/2,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.24

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