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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.68, 3,697.44 and 821.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.68, 3,697.44 and 821.06 is: 1,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.68 : 3,697.44 = 821.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.68/3,697.44 = 821.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.68x = 3,697.44 × 821.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.68x = 3,035,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,820.09/2,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.73

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