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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.51, 4,009.22 and 823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.51, 4,009.22 and 823.59 is: 1,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.51 : 4,009.22 = 823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.51/4,009.22 = 823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.51x = 4,009.22 × 823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.51x = 3,301,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,953.50/2,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.53

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