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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.04, 3,729 and 820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.04, 3,729 and 820.40 is: 1,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.04 : 3,729 = 820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.04/3,729 = 820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.04x = 3,729 × 820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.04x = 3,059,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,271.60/2,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.58

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