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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.36, 3,710.38 and 829.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.36, 3,710.38 and 829.69 is: 1,244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.36 : 3,710.38 = 829.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.36/3,710.38 = 829.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.36x = 3,710.38 × 829.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.36x = 3,078,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,478.59/2,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.65

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