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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.80, 3,700.20 and 822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.80, 3,700.20 and 822.80 is: 1,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.80 : 3,700.20 = 822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.80/3,700.20 = 822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.80x = 3,700.20 × 822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.80x = 3,044,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,524.56/2,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.20

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