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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.43, 3,699.78 and 823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.43, 3,699.78 and 823.08 is: 1,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.43 : 3,699.78 = 823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.43/3,699.78 = 823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.43x = 3,699.78 × 823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.43x = 3,045,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,214.92/2,467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.16

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