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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.77, 3,701.93 and 824.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.77, 3,701.93 and 824.43 is: 1,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.77 : 3,701.93 = 824.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.77/3,701.93 = 824.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.77x = 3,701.93 × 824.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.77x = 3,051,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,959.52/2,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.73

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