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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.64, 3,703.16 and 825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.64, 3,703.16 and 825.20 is: 1,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.64 : 3,703.16 = 825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.64/3,703.16 = 825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.64x = 3,703.16 × 825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.64x = 3,055,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,826.54/2,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.86

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