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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.38, 3,704.08 and 825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.38, 3,704.08 and 825.93 is: 1,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.38 : 3,704.08 = 825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.38/3,704.08 = 825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.38x = 3,704.08 × 825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.38x = 3,059,310.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,310.79/2,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.90

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