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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.60, 4,009.18 and 824.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.60, 4,009.18 and 824.37 is: 1,236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.60 : 4,009.18 = 824.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.60/4,009.18 = 824.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.60x = 4,009.18 × 824.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.60x = 3,305,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,047.72/2,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.18

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