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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.46, 3,699.33 and 823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.46, 3,699.33 and 823 is: 1,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.46 : 3,699.33 = 823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.46/3,699.33 = 823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.46x = 3,699.33 × 823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.46x = 3,044,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,548.59/2,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.38

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