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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.19, 3,696.82 and 821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.19, 3,696.82 and 821.30 is: 1,231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.19 : 3,696.82 = 821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.19/3,696.82 = 821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.19x = 3,696.82 × 821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.19x = 3,036,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,177.73/2,465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.62

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