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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.94, 3,698.88 and 823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.94, 3,698.88 and 823.06 is: 1,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.94 : 3,698.88 = 823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.94/3,698.88 = 823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.94x = 3,698.88 × 823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.94x = 3,044,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,400.17/2,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.08

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