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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.27, 3,701.18 and 823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.27, 3,701.18 and 823.93 is: 1,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.27 : 3,701.18 = 823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.27/3,701.18 = 823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.27x = 3,701.18 × 823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.27x = 3,049,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,490.61/2,467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.98

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