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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.16, 3,697.86 and 822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.16, 3,697.86 and 822.26 is: 1,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.16 : 3,697.86 = 822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.16/3,697.86 = 822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.16x = 3,697.86 × 822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.16x = 3,040,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,602.36/2,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.93

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