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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.52, 4,007.34 and 823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.52, 4,007.34 and 823.08 is: 1,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.52 : 4,007.34 = 823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.52/4,007.34 = 823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.52x = 4,007.34 × 823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.52x = 3,298,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,361.41/2,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.18

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