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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.70, 3,703.11 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.70, 3,703.11 and 825.76 is: 1,238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.70 : 3,703.11 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.70/3,703.11 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.70x = 3,703.11 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.70x = 3,057,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,880.11/2,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.16

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