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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.78, 3,699.63 and 823.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.78, 3,699.63 and 823.56 is: 1,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.78 : 3,699.63 = 823.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.78/3,699.63 = 823.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.78x = 3,699.63 × 823.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.78x = 3,046,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,867.28/2,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.16

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