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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.19, 4,008.56 and 823.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.19, 4,008.56 and 823.37 is: 1,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.19 : 4,008.56 = 823.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.19/4,008.56 = 823.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.19x = 4,008.56 × 823.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.19x = 3,300,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,503.89/2,672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.13

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