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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.49, 3,704.67 and 826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.49, 3,704.67 and 826.20 is: 1,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.49 : 3,704.67 = 826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.49/3,704.67 = 826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.49x = 3,704.67 × 826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.49x = 3,060,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,798.35/2,469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.45

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