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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.92, 3,700.10 and 823.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.92, 3,700.10 and 823.62 is: 1,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.92 : 3,700.10 = 823.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.92/3,700.10 = 823.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.92x = 3,700.10 × 823.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.92x = 3,047,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,476.36/2,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.34

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