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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.06, 4,009.97 and 824.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.06, 4,009.97 and 824.33 is: 1,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.06 : 4,009.97 = 824.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.06/4,009.97 = 824.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.06x = 4,009.97 × 824.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.06x = 3,305,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,514.40/2,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.60

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