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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.98, 3,697.74 and 821.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.98, 3,697.74 and 821.95 is: 1,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.98 : 3,697.74 = 821.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.98/3,697.74 = 821.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.98x = 3,697.74 × 821.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.98x = 3,039,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,357.39/2,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.52

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