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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.33, 4,010.43 and 824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.33, 4,010.43 and 824.40 is: 1,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.33 : 4,010.43 = 824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.33/4,010.43 = 824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.33x = 4,010.43 × 824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.33x = 3,306,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,198.49/2,673.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.73

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