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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.61, 3,710.61 and 829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.61, 3,710.61 and 829.71 is: 1,244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.61 : 3,710.61 = 829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.61/3,710.61 = 829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.61x = 3,710.61 × 829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.61x = 3,078,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,730.22/2,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.63

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