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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.87, 3,730.74 and 820.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.87, 3,730.74 and 820.49 is: 1,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.87 : 3,730.74 = 820.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.87/3,730.74 = 820.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.87x = 3,730.74 × 820.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.87x = 3,061,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,030.76/2,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.88

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