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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.98, 3,703.45 and 825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.98, 3,703.45 and 825.54 is: 1,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.98 : 3,703.45 = 825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.98/3,703.45 = 825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.98x = 3,703.45 × 825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.98x = 3,057,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,346.11/2,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.30

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