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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.73, 3,701.50 and 824.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.73, 3,701.50 and 824.15 is: 1,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.73 : 3,701.50 = 824.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.73/3,701.50 = 824.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.73x = 3,701.50 × 824.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.73x = 3,050,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,598.42/2,467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.19

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