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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.54, 3,698.89 and 822.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.54, 3,698.89 and 822.10 is: 1,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.54 : 3,698.89 = 822.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.54/3,698.89 = 822.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.54x = 3,698.89 × 822.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.54x = 3,040,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,838.97/2,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.34

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