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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.66, 3,704.85 and 803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.66, 3,704.85 and 803.25 is: 1,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.66 : 3,704.85 = 803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.66/3,704.85 = 803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.66x = 3,704.85 × 803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.66x = 2,975,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,920.76/2,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.99

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