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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.99, 3,699.68 and 823.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.99, 3,699.68 and 823.10 is: 1,234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.99 : 3,699.68 = 823.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.99/3,699.68 = 823.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.99x = 3,699.68 × 823.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.99x = 3,045,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,183.99/2,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.37

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