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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.93, 3,699.03 and 822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.93, 3,699.03 and 822.58 is: 1,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.93 : 3,699.03 = 822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.93/3,699.03 = 822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.93x = 3,699.03 × 822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.93x = 3,042,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,748.10/2,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.41

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