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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.80, 3,702.80 and 825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.80, 3,702.80 and 825.34 is: 1,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.80 : 3,702.80 = 825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.80/3,702.80 = 825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.80x = 3,702.80 × 825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.80x = 3,056,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,068.95/2,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.88

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