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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.89, 3,703.52 and 825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.89, 3,703.52 and 825.90 is: 1,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.89 : 3,703.52 = 825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.89/3,703.52 = 825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.89x = 3,703.52 × 825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.89x = 3,058,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,725.34/2,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.40

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