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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.08, 4,009.86 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.08, 4,009.86 and 824.22 is: 1,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.08 : 4,009.86 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.08/4,009.86 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.08x = 4,009.86 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.08x = 3,305,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,006.81/2,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.40

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