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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.08, 3,701.31 and 824.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.08, 3,701.31 and 824.14 is: 1,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.08 : 3,701.31 = 824.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.08/3,701.31 = 824.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.08x = 3,701.31 × 824.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.08x = 3,050,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,397.62/2,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.94

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