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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.40, 3,697.70 and 821.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.40, 3,697.70 and 821.78 is: 1,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.40 : 3,697.70 = 821.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.40/3,697.70 = 821.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.40x = 3,697.70 × 821.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.40x = 3,038,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,673.31/2,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.53

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