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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.79, 3,699.70 and 823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.79, 3,699.70 and 823.30 is: 1,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.79 : 3,699.70 = 823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.79/3,699.70 = 823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.79x = 3,699.70 × 823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.79x = 3,045,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,951.70/2,466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.78

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