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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.94, 3,700.49 and 823.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.94, 3,700.49 and 823.63 is: 1,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.94 : 3,700.49 = 823.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.94/3,700.49 = 823.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.94x = 3,700.49 × 823.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.94x = 3,047,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,834.58/2,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.47

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