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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.13, 4,006.91 and 822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.13, 4,006.91 and 822.74 is: 1,233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.13 : 4,006.91 = 822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.13/4,006.91 = 822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.13x = 4,006.91 × 822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.13x = 3,296,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,657.21/2,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.72

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