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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.61, 3,703.47 and 825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.61, 3,703.47 and 825.33 is: 1,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.61 : 3,703.47 = 825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.61/3,703.47 = 825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.61x = 3,703.47 × 825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.61x = 3,056,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,584.90/2,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.18

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