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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.00, 4,008.37 and 823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.00, 4,008.37 and 823.26 is: 1,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.00 : 4,008.37 = 823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.00/4,008.37 = 823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.00x = 4,008.37 × 823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.00x = 3,299,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,948.68/2,672.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.01

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