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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.11, 4,010.68 and 824.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.11, 4,010.68 and 824.42 is: 1,236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.11 : 4,010.68 = 824.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.11/4,010.68 = 824.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.11x = 4,010.68 × 824.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.11x = 3,306,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,484.81/2,673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.94

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