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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.10, 3,700.20 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.10, 3,700.20 and 823.64 is: 1,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.10 : 3,700.20 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.10/3,700.20 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.10x = 3,700.20 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.10x = 3,047,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,632.73/2,467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.31

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