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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.98, 3,701.95 and 824.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.98, 3,701.95 and 824.54 is: 1,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.98 : 3,701.95 = 824.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.98/3,701.95 = 824.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.98x = 3,701.95 × 824.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.98x = 3,052,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,385.28/2,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.79

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