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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.50, 3,699.78 and 823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.50, 3,699.78 and 823.04 is: 1,234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.50 : 3,699.78 = 823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.50/3,699.78 = 823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.50x = 3,699.78 × 823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.50x = 3,045,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,066.93/2,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.57

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