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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.50, 3,703.32 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.50, 3,703.32 and 825.80 is: 1,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.50 : 3,703.32 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.50/3,703.32 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.50x = 3,703.32 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.50x = 3,058,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,201.66/2,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.39

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