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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.25, 4,008.41 and 823.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.25, 4,008.41 and 823.35 is: 1,235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.25 : 4,008.41 = 823.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.25/4,008.41 = 823.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.25x = 4,008.41 × 823.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.25x = 3,300,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,333.37/2,672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.04

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