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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.17, 3,701.01 and 823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.17, 3,701.01 and 823.85 is: 1,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.17 : 3,701.01 = 823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.17/3,701.01 = 823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.17x = 3,701.01 × 823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.17x = 3,049,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,058.58/2,467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.85

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