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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.89, 3,705.02 and 826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.89, 3,705.02 and 826.90 is: 1,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.89 : 3,705.02 = 826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.89/3,705.02 = 826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.89x = 3,705.02 × 826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.89x = 3,063,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,681.04/2,470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.91

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