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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.98, 4,009.61 and 825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.98, 4,009.61 and 825.36 is: 1,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.98 : 4,009.61 = 825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.98/4,009.61 = 825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.98x = 4,009.61 × 825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.98x = 3,309,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,371.71/2,672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.08

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