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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.37, 4,010.16 and 824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.37, 4,010.16 and 824.50 is: 1,236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.37 : 4,010.16 = 824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.37/4,010.16 = 824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.37x = 4,010.16 × 824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.37x = 3,306,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,385.02/2,673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.78

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