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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.52, 3,734.32 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.52, 3,734.32 and 823.64 is: 1,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.52 : 3,734.32 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.52/3,734.32 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.52x = 3,734.32 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.52x = 3,075,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,735.32/2,489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.47

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