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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.48, 4,011.12 and 824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.48, 4,011.12 and 824.52 is: 1,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.48 : 4,011.12 = 824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.48/4,011.12 = 824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.48x = 4,011.12 × 824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.48x = 3,307,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,248.66/2,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.06

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