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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.04, 3,697.76 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.04, 3,697.76 and 821.68 is: 1,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.04 : 3,697.76 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.04/3,697.76 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.04x = 3,697.76 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.04x = 3,038,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,375.44/2,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.59

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