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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.01, 3,704.67 and 826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.01, 3,704.67 and 826.52 is: 1,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.01 : 3,704.67 = 826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.01/3,704.67 = 826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.01x = 3,704.67 × 826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.01x = 3,061,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,965.33/2,470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.66

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