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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.58, 3,699 and 822.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.58, 3,699 and 822.98 is: 1,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.58 : 3,699 = 822.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.58/3,699 = 822.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.58x = 3,699 × 822.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.58x = 3,044,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,203.02/2,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.68

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