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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.47, 3,699.82 and 823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.47, 3,699.82 and 823.14 is: 1,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.47 : 3,699.82 = 823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.47/3,699.82 = 823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.47x = 3,699.82 × 823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.47x = 3,045,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,467.78/2,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.25

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