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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.92, 4,009.40 and 824.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.92, 4,009.40 and 824.05 is: 1,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.92 : 4,009.40 = 824.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.92/4,009.40 = 824.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.92x = 4,009.40 × 824.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.92x = 3,303,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,946.07/2,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.08

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