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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.71, 3,696.66 and 821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.71, 3,696.66 and 821.04 is: 1,231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.71 : 3,696.66 = 821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.71/3,696.66 = 821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.71x = 3,696.66 × 821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.71x = 3,035,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,105.73/2,464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.43

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