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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.70, 3,703.11 and 825.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.70, 3,703.11 and 825.39 is: 1,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.70 : 3,703.11 = 825.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.70/3,703.11 = 825.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.70x = 3,703.11 × 825.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.70x = 3,056,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,509.96/2,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.11

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