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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.94, 3,697.38 and 822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.94, 3,697.38 and 822.06 is: 1,232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.94 : 3,697.38 = 822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.94/3,697.38 = 822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.94x = 3,697.38 × 822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.94x = 3,039,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,468.20/2,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.58

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