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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.90, 3,700.62 and 823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.90, 3,700.62 and 823.50 is: 1,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.90 : 3,700.62 = 823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.90/3,700.62 = 823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.90x = 3,700.62 × 823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.90x = 3,047,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,460.57/2,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.34

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