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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.91, 4,010.13 and 824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.91, 4,010.13 and 824.28 is: 1,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.91 : 4,010.13 = 824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.91/4,010.13 = 824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.91x = 4,010.13 × 824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.91x = 3,305,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,469.96/2,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.66

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