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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.12, 3,703.87 and 825.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.12, 3,703.87 and 825.67 is: 1,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.12 : 3,703.87 = 825.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.12/3,703.87 = 825.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.12x = 3,703.87 × 825.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.12x = 3,058,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,180.00/2,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.57

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