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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.82, 4,009.84 and 823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.82, 4,009.84 and 823.93 is: 1,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.82 : 4,009.84 = 823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.82/4,009.84 = 823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.82x = 4,009.84 × 823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.82x = 3,303,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,815.39/2,672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.08

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