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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.53, 4,009.14 and 823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.53, 4,009.14 and 823.39 is: 1,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.53 : 4,009.14 = 823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.53/4,009.14 = 823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.53x = 4,009.14 × 823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.53x = 3,301,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,075.76/2,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.19

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