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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.03, 3,699.41 and 822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.03, 3,699.41 and 822.27 is: 1,233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.03 : 3,699.41 = 822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.03/3,699.41 = 822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.03x = 3,699.41 × 822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.03x = 3,041,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,909.75/2,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.53

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