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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.08, 3,704.04 and 826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.08, 3,704.04 and 826.86 is: 1,239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.08 : 3,704.04 = 826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.08/3,704.04 = 826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.08x = 3,704.04 × 826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.08x = 3,062,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,722.51/2,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.93

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