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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.83, 3,699.34 and 822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.83, 3,699.34 and 822.39 is: 1,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.83 : 3,699.34 = 822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.83/3,699.34 = 822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.83x = 3,699.34 × 822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.83x = 3,042,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,300.22/2,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.78

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