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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.64, 3,702.12 and 824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.64, 3,702.12 and 824.73 is: 1,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.64 : 3,702.12 = 824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.64/3,702.12 = 824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.64x = 3,702.12 × 824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.64x = 3,053,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,249.43/2,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.81

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