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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.80, 3,703.20 and 825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.80, 3,703.20 and 825.40 is: 1,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.80 : 3,703.20 = 825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.80/3,703.20 = 825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.80x = 3,703.20 × 825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.80x = 3,056,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,621.28/2,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.10

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