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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.98, 4,009.12 and 824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.98, 4,009.12 and 824.16 is: 1,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.98 : 4,009.12 = 824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.98/4,009.12 = 824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.98x = 4,009.12 × 824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.98x = 3,304,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,132.17/2,672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.12

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