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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.47, 3,701.40 and 824.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.47, 3,701.40 and 824.02 is: 1,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.47 : 3,701.40 = 824.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.47/3,701.40 = 824.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.47x = 3,701.40 × 824.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.47x = 3,050,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,015.28/2,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.09

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