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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.63, 3,699.13 and 822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.63, 3,699.13 and 822.73 is: 1,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.63 : 3,699.13 = 822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.63/3,699.13 = 822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.63x = 3,699.13 × 822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.63x = 3,043,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,385.22/2,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.82

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