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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.79, 3,695.72 and 820.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.79, 3,695.72 and 820.89 is: 1,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.79 : 3,695.72 = 820.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.79/3,695.72 = 820.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.79x = 3,695.72 × 820.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.79x = 3,033,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,775.49/2,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.85

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