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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.12, 3,705.37 and 826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.12, 3,705.37 and 826.67 is: 1,240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.12 : 3,705.37 = 826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.12/3,705.37 = 826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.12x = 3,705.37 × 826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.12x = 3,063,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,118.22/2,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.07

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