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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.96, 3,698.12 and 822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.96, 3,698.12 and 822.06 is: 1,232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.96 : 3,698.12 = 822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.96/3,698.12 = 822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.96x = 3,698.12 × 822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.96x = 3,040,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,078.58/2,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.82

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