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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.99, 3,697.73 and 821.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.99, 3,697.73 and 821.09 is: 1,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.99 : 3,697.73 = 821.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.99/3,697.73 = 821.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.99x = 3,697.73 × 821.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.99x = 3,036,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,169.13/2,464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.72

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